Ceylinco Diabetes Centre promotes screening

The Ceylinco Diabetes Centre in a news release said that free screening had been promoted during the month of November to mark World Diabetes Day which falls on November 14. The Centre has also organised free tests, discounts and a special package for diabetes screening.

The special package includes: Body Mass Index (BMI), Vision Check, Fasting Blood Sugar test (FBS), HbA1C test, Lipid Profile, Full Blood Count (FBC), Urine Full Report, Urine Microalbumine, ECG, Eye Consultation, Dietary Advice and a complete physical examination and consultation with an in-house medical officer.

Those who purchase this package would receive a free Refraction test, free Audiogram, free foot assessment and a free Dental assessment, the Centre said. Visitors to the Centre this month would also get the chance to purchase a Glucometer, which is used to test the blood glucose level, at a discount of 45 per cent on the regular price.

Each individual would be given a detailed report, based on the doctor's assessment and the results of the tests. If the evaluation of the results shows any abnormal conditions which require follow up, appointments could be made for a second consultation with a doctor. The package is competitively priced and appointments can be obtained by calling the Centre on 2490290, the Centre said.

"Many people have diabetes, but were unaware of their condition," said Dr. Charuky Weerasuriya, Senior Medical Officer at the Ceylinco Diabetes Centre. "We are constantly seeking to create awareness of the importance of screening since managing the disease is easier when it is diagnosed at an early stage." "Ceylinco Diabetes Centre is equipped with the latest facilities for the treatment and management of diabetes and specialises in treating the associated complications," she added.

All tests, consultations and treatment at the Ceylinco Diabetes Centre located at Park Street Colombo 2, take place in a comfortable non-hospital atmosphere. As a highly specialised outpatient clinic for screening, detection and management of diabetes and its complications, the Centre conducts clinics in Diabetology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Vascular and Foot Care, Diet and Nutrition. In addition there is an in-house Medical Laboratory and Diabetes shop which provides diabetic medications and other diabetes related product, according to a release from the Ceylinco Diabetes Centre.