Tesco and charity partner urge Lanarkshire men under 40 to take free and simple diabetes check

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A leading charity partnership is urging Lanarkshire men aged 40 and under to take a free and simple check to understand their risk of type 2 diabetes.Research from Diabetes UK and Tesco for Diabetes Prevention Week, which runs until Sunday, has revealed that many men under 40 are most likely to be spurred into improving their health by a health scare or if a health professional such as a GP says they need to.The research also shows that the signs of having type 2 diabetes are not always obvious, so it’s vital for younger men to know their risk in order to avoid the condition.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The condition is known to have more severe consequences in people under 40 and, without the right treatment and support, it can lead to serious complications that include kidney failure and heart disease.To help to reduce the number of men with the condition, a free, simple and potentially life-saving assessment to better understand risks of type 2 diabetes can be carried out at any Tesco pharmacy.Anyone in Lanarkshire who completes an assessment will be directed to free advice and information about the help available to manage their risk.Chris Askew OBE, chief executive at Diabetes UK, said: “While developing type 2 diabetes isn’t looming large on the minds of most young men, we’re seeing