Results of our 'pre-diabetes' or diabetes risk survey
We emailed all members a link to an online risk calculator in November, to determine if they are at risk of developing prediabetes or diabetes. If you have missed the opportunity to evaluate your risk, or if you have not provided the Scheme with your email address yet and would like to participate, visit Your Plan > Diabetes, where you will find the link to the one-minute questionnaire.
We have had a great response so far and our members gained valuable insight into their potential health risks. Any member with a ‘moderate’, ‘high’ or ‘very high’ risk should speak to their GP to discuss if they require further screening. Preliminary data received suggests that 30% of the respondents are at risk of pre-diabetes and 9.38% of the respondents might – according to statistics - develop diabetes within the next 10 years if they don’t take necessary action. It is not too late; your health is in your hands! Appropriate and early treatment of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes can prevent or greatly reduce any damage caused.