Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week being marked on Island
It's believed six percent of the population on the Isle of Man has been diagnosed with diabetes.
This week marks Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week - a time to increase awareness around the condition.
You can calculate your risk of getting it by clicking HERE.
Dr Joannis Vamvakopoulos is a consultant in endocrinology at Noble's Hospital:
He says people who are diagnosed with type-two diabetes can reverse the condition within three to five years.
"Diabetes management is down to people, there's no magic wand that I or your GP can wave to make the diabetes go away" - Dr Vamvakopoulos
You can listen to the full interview with Dr Vamvakopoulos HERE.
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