High Cholesterol

Introduction Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal functioning of the body. It is mainly made by the liver but can also be found in some foods we eat. Having an excessively high level of lipids in your blood (hyperlipidemia) can have an effect on your health. High cholesterol itself does not cause any symptoms, but it increases your risk of serious health conditions. About cholesterol...

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Diabetes, Type 1

Introduction Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high. It is also known as diabetes mellitus. Types of diabetes There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is often referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes. It is also sometimes known as juvenile diabetes or early-onset diabetes because it often develops before the age of 40, usually during the...

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Gestational Diabetes

Introduction Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that affects women during pregnancy. Diabetes is a condition where there is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. Normally, the amount of glucose in the blood is controlled by a hormone called insulin. However, during pregnancy, some women have higher than normal levels of glucose in their blood and their body cannot produce enough insulin to transport it all into the cells....

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Diabetes, Type 1

Introduction Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high. It is also known as diabetes mellitus. Types of diabetes There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is often referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes. It is also sometimes known as juvenile diabetes or early-onset diabetes because it often develops before the age of 40, usually during the...

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Atherosclerosis

Introduction Atherosclerosis is a potentially serious condition where arteries become clogged up by fatty substances, such as cholesterol. These substances are called plaques or atheromas. The plaques cause affected arteries to harden and narrow which is potentially dangerous for two reasons: Restricted blood flow can damage organs and stop them functioning properly If a plaque ruptures, it can cause a blood clot that blocks the blood...

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