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Free blood glucose

screenings March 25-26

The Fayette County Health Department is joining

the American Diabetes Association in conducting free

blood glucose tests for the early detection of diabetes as part of

the American Diabetes Alert campaign. The Alert, scheduled

for the week of March 21, is part of a nationwide public

awareness effort to reduce the estimated number of 1,267 people

in Fayette County with undiagnosed diabetes.

"Diabetes is a serious disease that affects the way

your body uses food," said Cynthia Grant, RN, of the

Fayette County Health Dept. "If left untreated, it can slowly

destroy the blood vessels and nerves with no warning.

"Approximately 75 percent of people with diabetes have

no symptoms. Although there is no cure for diabetes, people

can live well if it is diagnosed early and properly treated. Our

goal is to spread the word about diabetes risk factors to as

many people as possible in our community."

The free screenings will be in the health dept.

offices March 25-26, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days.

For information, call 770-461-1178, ext. 416.

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