Pharmacy Daily | Chemmart & diabetes

Chemmart Pharmacy is increasing efforts to help Australians detect and manage the risk of diabetes, in response to an alarming new study into the prevalence of the disease among Australian adults. Following the release of the AusDiab 2012 report The Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Study, published by Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute (PD 21 Aug), Chemmart is alerting customers to the range of services, including health checks and diabetes support, the pharmacy group offers to assist in proactive health management. The report found that average Australian waist circumferences expanded by 5.3cm over the course of the study, with consequences including increased rates of diabetes, blood pressure, kidney disease and mortality. Chemmart Pharmacy diabetes expert Kirrily Chambers said this showed the need for urgent action to tackle the problem. “The results of the Baker IDI study underline the growing concerns that will significantly affect the future health of many Australians. “More Australians are developing diabetes, with men experiencing a higher risk, and, as the study states, those with the condition are five times more likely to face considerable health implications as a result,” Ms Chambers said. “While these findings are extremely concerning, we hope that this can be the wakeup call many Australians need to encourage them to take greater responsibility for their health”.

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