Barcelos/Esposende Local Health Unit marks World Diabetes Day with screenings and awareness

Activities took place between November 9th and 13th, aiming to raise awareness about prevention and healthy lifestyles.

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The Barcelos/Esposende Local Health Unit (ULSBE) marked World Diabetes Day, celebrated today, November 14th, with a week of activities focused on prevention and detection.

Between November 9th and 13th, the Local Coordination Team of the National Diabetes Program (ECL-PND) at ULSBE organized diabetes screenings at the Hospital and various health units. Pins and educational leaflets were also distributed to users.
Under the slogan «Small choices, big differences!», the initiatives aimed to raise public awareness about the importance of prevention, detection, and adopting healthy lifestyles.
Recommendations such as a balanced diet, regular physical activity, smoking prevention, and cardiovascular health care were highlighted as essential for preventing type 2 diabetes and reducing the risk of associated complications.
Based on information from the official source: ULS de Barcelos/Esposende (14/11/2026)