Wawa residents are being encouraged to "make time" to learn about diabetes.
Noting November's Diabetes Awareness Month, North Algoma Diabetes Education Program Coordinator Renee Mellish says there are over a million people in Canada living with diabetes but don't know that, so it's important to get screened, especially if you have certain "risk factors".
Mellish notes there are a few options to screen for diabetes, including a clinic being held at the Wawa Food Bank today, with more information about diabetes available on the Diabetes Canada website or by calling Mellish at 705-856-2335, extension 3108.