180,000 at risk of developing diabetes

ALMOST 180,000 people in Ireland could have undetected diabetes or signs of developing the condition that can be prevented by lifestyle changes.

A major screening project undertaken by the VHI revealed that over 2,400 people either had diabetes or pre-diabetes.

It found that 63% were either overweight or obese, 64% had high cholesterol and 25% had high blood pressure.