Diabetes: the disease that gives no warningverified
A workshop on preventing diabetes at the Centro de Desarrollo Turístico Costa Adeje. Faustino Afonso, a family and primary care doctor, explains its types and the factors behind its onset, points out that in its early stages it may cause no obvious symptoms, and presents the main warning signs along with guidance on diet, exercise and monitoring. Free and open to the public; registration is required.
The workshop gives a clear, accessible overview of diabetes, its types and the factors that influence its onset, stressing that in its early stages it can develop without obvious symptoms. It explains the main warning signs, why early diagnosis matters, and the guidelines on diet, exercise and monitoring that help prevent the disease or keep it under control once diagnosed.
The aim is to encourage healthy habits and regular checks of blood glucose levels as prevention tools. The session is led by Faustino Afonso, a family and primary care doctor, as a training activity of the Health and Quality of Life Department of Adeje Town Council, open to the public. Admission is free, but registration is required. It takes place at the CDTCA on Thursday 5 November 2026, from 18:00 to 19:30.
