From November 17 to 21, the city of Nice is organizing a week dedicated to the prevention and screening of Type 2 diabetes. A campaign open to those most at risk.
Following World Diabetes Day on November 14, the municipality of Nice is organizing from November 17 to 21, a prevention week and Type 2 diabetes screenings, as well as physical activities for individuals at risk or affected by the condition.
These initiatives are conducted by the city of Nice in collaboration with the Primary Health Insurance Fund of the Alpes-Maritimes (CPAM 06), the Association of Diabetics of the Alpes-Maritimes and the East Var (AFD 06), the Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk House of the Alpes-Maritimes, and the North Nice Territorial Professional Health Community (CPTS).
In Nice, nearly 30% of individuals over 60 years old are diabetic or considered at risk. This major concern has been increasing by 5% annually for the past 10 years. According to the French Diabetes Federation, one in seven people in the Alpes-Maritimes is unknowingly affected by Type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes can be prevented through: preventive screenings, medical treatments, regular physical activity, a balanced diet, and effective stress management.
For this prevention week, there will be numerous activities. Please note that some will require registration, here is the schedule.
Monday, November 17
From 9 AM to 12 PM: blood glucose and blood pressure measurement, Delvalle Medical House – 27 rue du Professeur Delvalle (Nice Pasteur – Bon Voyage).
From 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM: blood glucose and blood pressure measurement, City of Nice Vaccination Center – 10 Rue Hancy (Nice Center).
From 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM: FIT’CIRCUIT session, Carol de Roumanie Park – 32 avenue Val Marie (registration required)
Tuesday, November 18
From 9 AM to 11:30 AM: blood glucose and blood pressure measurement with the Mobile Social Team of CCAS – Place Garibaldi (Nice Center).
From 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM: FIT’CIRCUIT session, Vauban Stadium – 18 Rue Maréchal Vauban (registration required).
Wednesday, November 19
From 9 AM to 12 PM: blood glucose and blood pressure measurement, market at Place Fontaine du Temple – (Nice North).
From 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM: guided tour of the AcTI’Santé walking loop – Nice North (registration required).
From 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM: FIT’CIRCUIT session, Forum Nice North – 10 boulevard Comte de Falicon (registration required).
Thursday, November 20
From 9 AM to 12 PM: blood glucose and blood pressure measurement, France Services “Heart of the City” -14 Rue d’Italie (Nice Center).
From 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM: FIT’DANCE session, Vauban Stadium – 18 Rue Maréchal Vauban (registration required).
Friday, November 21
From 9 AM to 12 PM: blood glucose and blood pressure measurement at the Delvalle Medical House – 27 rue du Professeur Delvalle (Nice Pasteur – Bon Voyage).
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: blood glucose and blood pressure measurement at the Vaccination Center – 10, Rue Hancy (Nice Center).
For activities requiring registration, here are the contacts
Health Sport House of the city of Nice
Phone: 06.13.05.35.73
Email: sportsante@ville-nice.fr
Online registration details by clicking here.
