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Good and bad cholesterol explained
June 11, 2022
We all need cholesterol in our blood to stay healthy. But if we have too much (or too little) cholesterol, this can become a problem. Cholesterol is
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What is the function of cholesterol?
June 9, 2022
Cholesterol tends to have a bad name, so it may surprise you to learn that it has an essential role in our bodies. What is
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What is cholesterol (in simple terms)?
June 2, 2022
Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance made in the liver and found in all of your body’s cells. We all need some cholesterol in our bodies to
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The importance of regular blood glucose testing
May 31, 2022
One of the main tools that can help people manage their diabetes is blood glucose level testing, sometimes called blood glucose monitoring. Although not everyone
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How do you lower blood glucose levels?
May 27, 2022
Hyperglycemia, also known as high blood sugar levels, is associated with diabetes and prediabetes. Our bodies usually manage our blood glucose levels by producing insulin, a
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Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes: What’s the difference?
May 25, 2022
Diabetes is a disease caused by high blood glucose (sugar) diagnosed when the body cannot properly store or use glucose. This leads to glucose accumulating
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What are the symptoms of diabetes?
May 19, 2022
Diabetes is the name given to a lifelong condition that causes your blood glucose levels to become too high. Glucose is an essential energy source for the
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Early signs of diabetes you might miss
May 17, 2022
Diabetes, the illness affecting how your body uses food for energy, is a fact of life for more than 4.9 million in the UK (according
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What can raise blood sugar levels?
May 13, 2022
According to Diabetes.org.uk, 3.9 million people in the UK are diagnosed with diabetes. Once you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it is vital to manage it
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