The “Measure Up” event, organised by Diabetes UK to raise awareness of the condition, was hailed as the charity’s most successful roadshow stint in the UK.

Far more turned up than at any other Scottish city visited by the roadshow this year.

Visitors to the diabetes stand were provided with essential information and given the opportunity to measure their waists to see if they are at risk of the disease.

Alison McIntosh, secretary of the Dundee branch of Diabetes UK, said the event had been a big success thanks to the efforts of the volunteers.

“The roadshow is designed to raise awareness of diabetes as it is thought almost half a million people do not realise they have the disease,” she said.

“We had a great turnout of visitors and we have heard from head office that Dundee had more people assessed and getting information than any other roadshow in the whole of the UK.

“Two hundred and sixty people were assessed over the two days, whereas the highest in any other city so far was 180. Thirty five percent of those who took the assessment were also referred to their GP, so it was a completely worthwhile exercise.”

Jane-Claire Judson, the national director for Diabetes UK in Scotland, congratulated the Dundee team’s accomplishments.

She said, “The volunteers have done a fantastic job and have been a great support to the roadshow. These events are designed to raise awareness of diabetes and make people aware if they are at risk.”

Men whose waists measure 37 inches or more and women whose statistics top 31.5 inches are 12 times more likely to develop the condition.

Also at increased risk are those over 40, of black or south Asian origin or having a family history of the condition.