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Diabetes Risk? Get Tested and Get Answers Locally with Cornwell's Chemists

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Concerned About Diabetes? Get Checked Today!

If you’re worried about your diabetes risk, you don’t have to wait for a GP appointment—you can get tested and get local advice right now at any one of our 10 Cornwell’s Chemists branches across the area.

Are You at Risk? Key UK Risk Factors

Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable, but it starts with understanding your personal risk. You may be at higher risk if you have one or more of the following:

  • Age: You are over 40.
  • Weight: You are overweight or living with obesity, particularly if you carry excess weight around your middle.
  • Family History: A parent, brother, or sister has diabetes.
  • Other Conditions: You have high blood pressure or a history of gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy).

Look Out for the Telltale Signs

Type 2 diabetes can develop slowly, and many people have it for years without knowing. If you experience any of these symptoms, please come and see us:

  • Feeling very thirsty all the time.
  • Peeing more often than usual, especially at night.
  • Feeling very tired (fatigue).
  • Unexplained weight loss.
  • Frequent bouts of thrush or slow-to-heal cuts.

Get Tested and Get Support at Cornwell’s

We believe that getting checked should be quick, easy, and local.

  • Walk In for a Check: You can visit your local Cornwell's branch and speak to our trained pharmacist in a private consultation room.
  • Simple & Quick: We can perform a quick, confidential blood glucose check using a simple finger-prick test. This gives us an immediate reading of your blood sugar level. Some of our branches also offer a more in-depth HbA1c test (which shows your average blood sugar over the last few months).
  • Get Clear Answers: Our pharmacist will interpret your results on the spot and provide clear, professional advice on what to do next.

If your risk is high or your glucose levels are raised, we will immediately refer you to your GP. You may be eligible for the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme in Staffordshire, which offers free support, coaching, and nutrition advice proven to significantly reduce your risk of developing the condition.

Don't let worry turn into a serious health problem. Find your nearest Cornwell's Chemists branch in Staffordshire and take the first step towards a healthier future today.