The theme of World Diabetes Day 2016 is Eyes on Diabetes. The year’s activities and materials focus on promoting the importance of screening to ensure early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and treatment to reduce the risk of serious complications.

• In many countries diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, cardiovascular disease, kidney failure and lower-limb amputation.
• Of the 415 million adults worldwide living with diabetes in 2015,1 over one third will develop some form of diabetic retinopathy – a complication of diabetes that can lead to vision impairment and blindness.
• Early detection and timely treatment of diabetic retinopathy can prevent vision loss and reduce the impact of diabetes on individuals, their carers and society.

Make an appointment with your doctor today to discuss your risk of developing diabetes, or ways of preventing complications. Call 8038 1070 or book online.