Simple, accurate health tests for the home and the workplace.
Vertigo, sometimes called motion sickness is not a condition it is a specific symptom and there is usually a underlying condition causing vertigo. It makes you feel dizzy and that everything around you is spinning, so affecting your balance. An attack can last for anything from a few seconds to hours. In severe cases it […]
What is a kidney stone? There are various salts and minerals found in urine, if there are more minerals than the body can get rid of then they form crystals which over time can build up and form a kidney stone. Stones can form in any part of the urinary tract and are quite common. […]
Urine infections or UTI’s can affect different parts of your urinary tract. If your bladder is affected it’s called cystitis, if the urethra is affected it’s called urethritis and if the kidneys are infected it’s called a kidney infection. Urine infections are common, irritating conditions that usually affect women, though men and children can also […]
What is Obesity? Overweight and obesity are defined by the WHO (World Health Organisation) as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. The most common way a person’s weight can be classified is by using the body mass index (BMI). BMI is a useful measure of whether you are a healthy weight for […]
Type 2 diabetes, also known as non insulin dependent diabetes, is the most common type of diabetes. Type 2 usually appears in older people (over the age of 40) however, as levels of obesity in the UK are rising, more and more younger people are being diagnosed. Type 2 happens either when […]
Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes There isn’t a cure for Type 1 diabetes yet so the primary aim of treatment is to keep blood glucose levels as near to normal as possible. The quicker levels are brought under control the better the long-term health prospects. If you have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, you will be […]
What complications can develop from diabetes? Health complications can occur when diabetes is not kept under control. These can range from mild to very serious so it’s very important to routinely test glucose levels and attend regular check ups. Please use the list below to familiarise yourself with common complications, symptoms and ways to prevent […]
What is hypoglycaemia? If you take insulin or tablets to control diabetes you may occasionally suffer a ‘hypo’, this is more common with people who have type 1 diabetes. Hypo is short for hypoglycaemia and it occurs when blood sugar levels fall below normal. A normal glucose level should be between 4-6mmol/l before meals and less than […]
What is hyperglycaemia? Hyperglycaemia occurs when your glucose levels become too high, usually above 7mmol/l before a meal and 8.5mmol/l 2 hours after a meal. The occasional high reading is not a problem but if levels become very high regularly your diabetes is not being controlled and this can lead to serious complications. What causes hyperglycaemia? Hyperglycaemia […]
What is sinusitis? The sinuses are the air-filled cavities located behind your cheekbones and forehead. Sinusitis is the inflammation and swelling of the lining of the sinuses. There are 4 types of sinusitis: acute, subacute, chronic and recurrent. Acute sinusitis describes the sudden onset of cold like symptoms which include a stuffy nose and facial […]
What is tonsillitis? Tonsillitis is an infection causing inflammation of your tonsils together with cold or flu like symptoms. The tonsils are the two small oval shaped glands which lie either side of the back of the throat, they work similar to lymph glands by helping your body to fight off infections. Inflammation of the […]
What are Antibiotics? Antibiotics are commonly prescribed medicines used to treat or prevent all types of bacterial infections from mild conditions like acne, to life threatening conditions like pneumonia. They do not work against viral infections such as flu, common cold and chicken pox. You are also unlikely to be prescribed antibiotics for mild bacterial […]
