Type 2 diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia. While there is no single cause for type 2 diabetes, there are well-established risk factors. Some risk factors can be controlled, however, some you are born with.

An estimated two million Australians are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. There are also large numbers of people with silent, undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, which may be damaging their bodies. There are different types of diabetes: the three main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. At this stage, it is estimated that 58% of type 2 diabetes can be prevented.

You can do a lot to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes through positive lifestyle changes. It is estimated that the risk of developing type 2 diabetes can be reduced by up to 58% by maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active and following a healthy eating plan.

People at risk of type 2 diabetes can delay and even prevent the condition by:

• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Regular physical activity
• Making healthy food choices
• Managing blood pressure
• Managing cholesterol levels
• Not smoking

Many people don’t know they are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. If you would like more information about diabetes call into Flannery’s Pharmacy during August for free blood glucose monitoring with our pharmacy nurse or pharmacist.

With Father’s Day just around the corner, come and browse the Forbes Small Engines showroom for Husqvarna Brushcutters, lawn mowers and blower vacs. They also have helmets, gloves and motorcycle boots on display, and if that doesn’t impress the man in your life, they can deliver a brand new Polaris – give them a call to arrange. There is plenty to impress dads with.

With 20 years specialising in Polaris products at Forbes Small Engines, owners Paul and Maree Westcott have an exceptional range of Polaris in the showroom. There is something for everyone starting with the kids range that includes a 50cc, 90cc,110cc and 170cc. All these models are available for lay-by for Christmas.

The all terrain vehicles (ATV) range have the small 325cc Hawkeye for only $5, 995 to the Sportsman 450 four wheel drive at only $7, 495.

The Polaris Ranger, aptly named side by side, are performing very well with extra comforts and safety features. These models have become a huge drawcard for customers. Also in stock at Forbes Small Engines is The Ranger ETX, starting at $13,995 or the very popular Ranger 570 for $15,995. They even have the Polaris Ranger diesel in stock, and demonstrations can be arranged.

They welcome trade-ins with a guaranteed $2,000 trade on your old, and in running order, ATV. In addition to the expansive showroom, they have a state of the art workshop fitted with all the mod cons required to operate a successful business. Assembly, service work, rebuilds to all small engine motorcycles, lawn mowers, chainsaws and stationery engines are handled by the boys out the back. Call them on 6851 1001 or drop in at 25 Union Street where the team at Forbes Small Engines will look after you.

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Lawnmower Racing is coming to the Forbes Show on Saturday, 10th September! ShowMow Racing promises to provide fantastic entertainment throughout the day. There are opportunities for sponsorship of the lawnmower racing – if you or your business would be interested, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to compete with your own lawnmower, please contact us through the Facebook page, or call Julie Hurkett at the Show Office on 6852 1311.

With only three weeks left until the Show, today is the last day to pay for membership before the $5 price rise. Annual membership is $35, which covers entry for one person, one guest and school-aged children for both days. Single membership is $25 and covers one adult and three schoolaged children.

Also make sure to grab ride tickets at $25 per sheet for $30 worth of rides. The Ladies Auxiliary do a wonderful job of feeding the volunteers who judge and
steward for the Show. If you would like to assist by donating slices, cakes, produce or money by Thursday, 8th September, it would be greatly appreciated.

Check out our Forbes Show Facebook page for any updates, or call the Show Office.

The Committee of the NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show are preparing for its 25th show to be staged at the Forbes Youth and Community Centre next week. The Youth Centre will be transformed this weekend with the judging tables set up and the 559 wine entries will be laid out in their appropriate classes.

The 11 judges, who are all well respected within the wine industry, will judge on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in the morning, while the trophy judging will be on Wednesday afternoon.

After the completion of the judging, the Youth Centre will again be transformed in readiness for the Public Tasting next Friday, 26th August from 6.30 – 8.30pm. The Public will be able to sample all the wines entered, with results available on the night so tasters will know how each wine faired against the competition. Tickets are $25 and available at the door and includes finger food.

FIRST PLACE WRITER
Whitney Duffy, a year 8 student of Forbes High School, won first place in the Koori Kids Creative Writing Competition. She received her certificate from Forbes Mayor, Phyllis Miller. Whitney wrote about Aunty Aileen Allen’s life story.

PLACE IN STATE DRAMA ENSEMBLE
Maddison Collits, who is in Year 11 at Forbes High, successfully auditioned for a place in the NSW State Drama Ensemble. The ensemble is for talented year 9 to 11 students and will work with industry professionals during the upcoming school holidays to produce a piece of work that is to be performed at the State Drama Festival in Sydney this October. Only 24 places were up for grabs across the entire state!