The Pennyrile District Health Department will be hosting a Diabetes Alert Day Tuesday to raise awareness regarding the risk factor associated with Type 2 Diabetes and the seriousness of the disease.
Kelley Dawes with the health department says this is a one-day event that is set aside to make people aware of the importance of the risk factors. She adds if someone has diabetes there is a great risk it will develop into Type 2 diabetes, especially if you have a family member with the disease.
click to download audioShe adds you can also get a diabetes risk test at any health fair.
click to download audioDawes says they also want to prevent some health risks associated with Type 2 diabetes.
click to download audioIf you have diabetes, she adds they offer diabetes classes.
click to download audioShe adds they have a class coming up on April 20th which is online and you can participate from the convenience of your home.
For more information on diabetes or the class coming up next month, contact the Pennyrile District Health Department at (270) 388-9763.
