Why Do We Need Regular Cholesterol Blood Tests?
As we get older there are certain blood tests that should be part of our routine healthcare practices. A regular cholesterol blood test is one of the best ways to understand, improve, and manage your cholesterol levels. Check with your neighbourhood pharmacy to see if they offer a complete cholesterol blood test (a.k.a lipid panel […]
How to Manage Your Diabetes with Diet and Lifestyle Changes?
More than 5 million people in the UK have diabetes. Diabetes can affect people of all ages. The good news is that the earlier diabetes is detected, the earlier you can learn to manage your diabetes with simple lifestyle changes.If you have symptoms or risk factors for diabetes, your GP may recommend a blood test […]
Kidney Stones: How to Avoid Them and Treat Them Safely
Kidney stones are no fun! These are hard mineral deposits (stones) that form inside your kidneys that cause excruciating pain when they pass through your urinary tract.As many as 12% of people in the UK are affected by kidney stones. And once you’ve had one kidney stone, there’s a 50% chance that you will have […]
Discuss the Role of Diet and Exercise in Managing Diabetes
Are living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes? If so, it’s likely that your symptoms are being managed by medication prescribed by your GP. However, physical activity and nutrition can play a significant role in staying healthy and managing diabetes by keeping blood sugar levels within the target range. Regular blood tests for diabetes […]
What Are the Functions of Our Kidneys?
Our kidneys filter waste and remove extra fluids from our blood through urine. Kidneys also help keep chemicals such as, Sodium, Potassium, and Calcium balanced in our body. Also, they make hormones that help control our blood pressure and stimulate the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. Kidneys also control the acid in our […]
How to Protect Your Kidney from Damage
The kidneys function to filter waste products and impurities in the blood. These are stored in the bladder and excreted in the form of urine. Additionally, the kidneys work to regulate the body’s pH balance and salt and potassium levels. Maintaining kidney health is critical to one’s overall health and well-being. Therefore, your GP might […]
How Blood Tests for Cholesterol Can Detect Heart Disease in Its Early Stages
Cholesterol is typically seen as the enemy, and we are told repeatedly to keep cholesterol levels down. However, did you know that a healthy level of cholesterol IS important for maintaining our health? The trouble comes when we eat high-cholesterol foods which deposit unhealthy amounts of cholesterol in the arteries. As we get older cholesterol […]
Types of Diabetes and The Blood Tests That Are Used to Diagnose Them
Diabetes affects more than 37 million people in the UK. Over time, if left untreated, it can cause serious health problems, such as vision loss, kidney disease, and heart disease. A simple blood test for diabetes at a blood test pharmacy such as Anna Pharmacy in South London can determine if you have diabetes. You […]
What Exactly is Cholesterol and What Does It Do?
Cholesterol gets a lot of bad publicity, and most people are surprised to find out that cholesterol is actually an integral part of our overall health. Did you know that cholesterol is produced naturally in our body? But, as we know, cholesterol is not all good, and it’s also not all bad. Eating foods that […]
What You Should Know About Your Blood Sugar Levels?
If you have diabetes, self-testing your blood sugar (blood glucose) can be an important tool in managing your diabetes and preventing complications. The blood sugar tests can offer a window into your blood sugar levels to see if you are healthy, pre-diabetic, or have diabetes. Diabetes is a serious disease, but you can learn to […]