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Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes have numerous early symptoms, but they’re not always specific. If you have risk factors for diabetes or someone in your family has diabetes, then it is important to get blood sugars checked regularly.

A quick reminder on why type 2 diabetes can’t eventually turn into autoimmune type 1 diabetes.

Get tested before it gets worse.

It's very important for diabetes to be diagnosed as early as possible because it will get progressively worse if left untreated.

Insulin is a vital hormone that controls how cells and tissues absorb energy as well as the breakdown of fats and proteins.

Without insulin, your body will break down its own fat and muscle, resulting in weight loss. This can lead to a serious short-term condition called diabetic ketoacidosis. This is when the bloodstream becomes acidic, you develop dangerous levels of ketones in your blood stream and become severely dehydrated.

Start your week by making a screening test appointment with OneMed, your trusted health service.

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World Cancer Day aims to promote awareness on cancer as a public health issue and to strengthen actions towards improving access to quality care, screening, early detection, treatment and palliative care.

On World Cancer Day 2023, various activities will take place globally, including the "5k Challenge" by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to participate in activities such as running, cycling, swimming, hiking or walking to symbolize closing the gap in care. Additionally, there will be "21-day challenges" for individuals to create new healthy habits, raise awareness about cervical cancer, and educate themselves about inequalities in accessing cancer services.

In the next couple of weeks, we’ll be taking a deeper look at diabetes. Stay tuned.

If you've taken these self-help steps and made positive lifestyle changes and still find your depression getting worse, please seek professional help.

While you can't force yourself to have fun or experience pleasure, you can push yourself to do things, even when you don't feel like it. You might be surprised at how much better you feel once you're out in the world.

Reaching out is not a sign of weakness and it won't mean you're a burden to others.

Your loved ones care about you and want to help. And if you don't feel that you have anyone to turn to, it's never too late to build new friendships and improve your support network.