The Diabetes Resource Centre at Beacon House, Beacon Street, Hamilton, was opened by Bermuda Diabetes Association earlier this year.

People can go there to get their blood sugar tested and pick up supplies of insulin and syringes, while patients without adequate insurance coverage can get financial assistance.

Problems associated with diabetes include blindness, kidney failure, circulation problems, heart disease and stroke, but the damage can be limited with more exercise, better diet, medication and careful monitoring.

Symptoms of Type Two diabetes include excessive thirst, frequent trips to the toilet to pass urine and weight loss.

BDA helps out by sponsoring diabetes management courses for local health professionals, offering free blood sugar screenings, organising healthy walks, helping run the Healthy Schools Programme with the Ministry of Education, taking part in the Well Bermuda programme and providing free medication for seniors.

For more information call 297-8427 or see your doctor.