As with all diseases, prevention is better than cure, and early detection is crucial.This applies to type 2 diabetes as well.

Screening for type 2 diabetes followed by early treatment could deliver substantial health benefits, such as a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease or death.

According to a research conducted by the University of Michigan Medical School, 22.4 percent of type 2 diabetes patients would experience a cardiovascular event if diagnosis and treatment are delayed for 3 years. This figure rises to 25.9 percent if the delay period is doubled.

With early identification and treatment of type 2 diabetes promising great health returns, make sure you get your blood glucose test done soon!