Free diabetes screenings at Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja
To support World Diabetes Day and raise awareness of the issues related to diabetes and blindness, Specsavers in Torrevieja will be holding a free diabetes screening event in store on 28th November from 10am to 1:30pm, in association with the Asociación de Diabéticos de Torrevieja. This is open to all and totally free of charge. During the event, a qualified nurse will be conducting a simple finger prick test to detect the signs of diabetes and an appointment is not necessary. Results will be given immediately and if positive, patients will be referred for medical advice.
This type of screening can detect pre-diabetes and diabetes, a condition with over 170 million sufferers worldwide and side effects including sight loss. Not all diabetes cases cause sight loss, but it is important to have regular screenings and eye tests so that any problems or changes can be monitored. Most complications can be treated; however it is vital that they are detected early, as once vision is lost it cannot be restored.
Specsavers Torrevieja is located in Avenida Rosa Mazon Valero (opposite Habaneras Shopping Centre), visit www.specsavers.es for more information. The Asociación de Diabéticos de Torrevieja is located in Calderón de la Barca, 9 – 5º Dcha. 03300 Orihuela (Alicante), call 607 617 099 or email diabeticos12torrevieja@hotmail.comto find out more.