The Tower of Hercules, A Coruña’s most famous monument, will turn blue at night on  Friday 13th November in support of World Diabetes Day.

Diabetes is a common condition that affects many people. There are two main types of diabetes:

• Type 1 – usually affects children and adults up to the age of 40. It is treated with insulin injections, a healthy diet and regular physical activity.
• Type 2 – usually affects people over the age of 40 and it is treated with a healthy diet and regular physical activity, sometimes insulin may also be required. Type 2 diabetes is becoming more frequent in young people because of unhealthy diets and very little physical activity.

Everyone can benefit from healthy eating and regular exercise. Take care of your body, it’s the only one you’ve got!

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Asociación Coruñesa de Persoas con Diabete

Swine Flu is a new type of flu that is all around the world.

We should remember to maintain basic good hygiene to prevent the spread of the illness.

Here is a short video that is fun to watch.