Theni district to screen adults for blood sugar and pressure

MADURAI: The

Theni

district administration has decided to screen all the citizens above the age of 18 years for

blood sugar

and

blood pressure

. This move is meant to make the people aware of their health status and seek medical attention if required.

All people above the age of 18 years can get their blood sugar levels tested at primary health centres.

District collector H Krishnan Unni has urged people to avail these facilities and get their blood sugar blood pressure checked and take appropriate medicines on medical advice.