As some of you may know this week is diabetes week. An awareness raising week run by Diabetes UK – the countries largest diabetes patient support group. Normally we would , of course , help raise awareness of the event within our reader communities!

However the morning news in the UK was all about some recent research from the British Medical Journal. The recently published paper tells us that over one third of the UK population was at risk of prediabetes. That is that they were close to contracting diabetes type 2 unless action was taken.

We thought therefore that it would be useful to mention a few of the warning signs of prediabetes. If you are concerned that you could be diabetic it is important that you see a healthcare professional as soon as possible.

a) You have a relative who has or has had type two diabetes.
b) You are aged over 4–45. Even earlier if you are of South Asian descent. the news this morning suggested 24.
c) Suffer from obesity ie are carrying too much weight.
d) Have high cholesterol
e) Given birth to a large baby

Have you been diagnosed with diabetes? Why not share your story in the comments box below.

It would also be great if you could share the graphic we have produced to promote Diabetes Week 2014.