March 24th marks Diabetes Alert Day—a reminder from the Henry and Stark County Health Departments and First Choice Healthcare of the nationwide impact of diabetes. Currently, 26 million Americans live with diabetes, while another 79 million are at risk for Type 2. High blood sugar often goes unnoticed, making early detection critical. Type 2 diabetes may have subtle symptoms such as unusual thirst, frequent urination, persistent fatigue, or blurry vision, which are often mistaken for less serious issues. Those over 45, or anyone overweight with risk factors like family history or high blood pressure, should arrange a screening. First Choice Healthcare offers affordable lab tests and diabetes management at its Kewanee and Toulon clinics. Call 309-852-5272 or 309-852-3115 for more information.
