DIABETES EDUCATION PLEA

Ahead of the Scottish council elections, Diabetes Scotland is calling for candidates in Lanarkshire to have a greater awareness and understanding of diabetes.

The national health charity is reaching out to candidates across Scotland to educate them about the condition which affects over 37,000 people in Lanarkshire, and costs NHS Scotland £1 billion annually, with around 80 per cent spent on treating avoidable complications.

People affected by diabetes are encouraged to get involved by asking candidates to pledge to stand for the diabetes community.

Diabetes Scotland National Director, Kirsteen Murray, said: “This local election is a crucial vote for the health of Scottish communities. We must ensure candidates we elect are bold enough to address issues which affect us all.”