Roadshow
Diabetes UK South East
The Diabetes UK 'Measure Up' Roadshow 2007 was a great success, visiting 21 locations across Britain, testing 6,741 at-risk visitors and handing out nearly 20,000 goodie bags.
Raising awareness
The Roadshow, which finished for 2007 on 22 November, raised awareness of Type 2 diabetes and encouraged people to be tested for the condition.
The campaign was launched at the end of August 2007 and received strong celebrity support.
South East
In this region we visited Southampton and Dover
A vital role
Ben Holdstock, Senior Roadshow Organiser, said: "At least one visitor from each roadshow location had been directed to Accident & Emergency after receiving shockingly high blood glucose readings."
This highlights what a significant role the 'Measure Up' Roadshow has played in helping people to identify the condition and preventing further complications.
See you in 2008
The Diabetes UK Roadshow will return in the summer.
Watch this space for 2008 dates and venues