On Saturday, November 14, 2026, adults can get their blood glucose tested for free on the first floor of Galleria Tanit in Sassari, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. The initiative is promoted by Lions Club Sassari Host to mark World Diabetes Day and will also include a questionnaire on the main risk factors.
How screening works at Galleria Tanit
Volunteer doctors from the Lions Club and other healthcare professionals will carry out blood glucose checks with the support of the Crocerossine. The test will be accompanied by a questionnaire to gather information about risk factors and determine whether there are any issues that need further investigation.
Screening is a preliminary check. If the test or questionnaire indicates that further checks are needed, participants will be referred to specialists for assessment. The event is open to adults, and the check is free of charge.
Lions, ASL and Red Cross join forces for prevention
The initiative is being held in collaboration with the Diabetology Department of the Sassari ASL, represented by physician Adolfo Pacifico; the Italian Red Cross and its Crocerossine; and the canine team coordinators of the Progetto Serena.
Lions Club Sassari Host president Ignazia Fresu highlighted that diabetes can develop over a long period without obvious symptoms. This is why the organizers have paired the checks with an information session, to help participants recognize risk factors and understand when it is useful to consult a specialist.