Serious health problems can arise from unmanaged diabetes, including damage to nerves, kidneys, and heart. A blood test is available to screen for diabetes and monitor glucose levels. This test measures average blood sugar levels over several months.

Access to this test is limited in some areas, making it harder to detect and manage diabetes. A grant has been awarded to address this issue.

The grant is intended to improve access to diabetes testing for people in a specific region, although details of the grant and its implementation are not fully described here and can be found through other sources.