23/02/2026
When you’re living with diabetes, it can feel like you’re constantly checking one thing or another. Blood glucose levels, medication, food choices – it can be a lot. So, adding in a bunch of extra appointments might feel like the last thing you want to do.
But your diabetes health checks – also known as your annual review – are vital. They’re a set of routine tests that look at important aspects of your health, including your average glucose levels, blood pressure and cholesterol, along with checks on your eyes and feet.
Over 2 in 3 people with diabetes in Nigeria missed doing all of their recommended checks last year, and whilst they might not always feel like the biggest priority – especially when you’re keeping on top of everything – we know that issues related to diabetes can start long before you notice any symptoms.
That’s why these health checks are so important. Because they help to spot early changes so that you and your healthcare team can act quickly. Early treatment can reduce the risk of serious complications like sight loss, kidney disease, heart attack and stroke.
It's vital that everyone with diabetes gets their regular diabetes health checks. We’ve got lots of information about them, what they mean and why they’re so important, ..... visit Us at Famedix Pharmacy for more information.