People concerned about a risk of developing diabetes can receive free advice and tests at a roadshow event organised by the UK charity throughout 2012...

The roadshow has been funded by a £414,000 donation from the Big Lottery Fund. The Healthy Lifestyle roadshows are also being supported by money raised from the Bupa Great Run Series, Diabetes UK being the nominated charity partner...

The roadshow will be at Paradise Street, Liverpool on August 8 from 9am to 5pm and August 9 from 9am to 4.30pm to raise awareness of the risk factors associated with developing Type 2 diabetes...

The roadshow will then visit Hyndburn, Broadway, Accrington on August 20 and 21; then on to Burnley on September 3, 4; then Pendle, September 20 and 21; and then Manchester (October 1, 2) and Salford (October 15, 16)...

The roadshow will offer free risk assessment tests to people to discover whether they could develop the condition in the next decade... Those with moderate or high risks will be referred to their GP for further tests...

Diabetes UK has also been working with the social enterprise MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition....Do it!) to raise awareness of Type 2 diabetes via its roadshows and help identify people who do not know they have it.

Diabetes UK prioritises risk locations throughout England for its roadshow to maximise the impact of its health advice...

An estimated 700,000 people are undiagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, which if not managed effectively can lead to serious complications like heart disease, kidney failure and even blindness...

As well as providing tests the roadshow events, that run until November, are also being put together to raise awareness of how healthy living can reduce the risks of developing the condition...

Diabetes UK's Julie Byron says: "Diabetes is one of the biggest health challenges facing the UK today..."

About 60 per cent of cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes, including reducing weight...