LUTON has one of the worst records in the country for carrying out essential care checks.
Diabetes UK spokeswoman Sharon Tillbrook said the charity was concerned that more than half of the 10,000 people diagnosed with the condition were not receiving all nine health checks recommended by NICE.
She said: “They can play an important role in reducing the risk of devastating complications such as heart disease and stroke.”
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