It’s World Diabetes Day
Did you know that Mississauga has one of the highest rates of diabetes in Ontario?
Peel region has 40% higher diabetes rates than the rest of Ontario, and approximately 1 in 10 adults in Mississauga have diabetes, with that number expected to be 1 in 6 by 2025. Older residents are more susceptible, currently affecting 1 in 6 people aged 45-64 and 1 in 3 over 65. Immigrants to Canada are also at greater risk and have an approximately 40% higher chance of developing prediabetes.
To learn more visit the Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness Diabetes Education Centre
https://www.williamoslerhs.ca/en/areas-of-care/diabetes-care.aspx#Diabetes-Education-Centre-DEC-
20 Lynch Street, Brampton
Second level, zone “c”, room 202
905-863-2562