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Definition
Having regular medical check ups can prevent minor health problems developing into something more serious. Taking control of your health today can prevent problems tomorrow.
Everybody is recommended to have a health check annually. As you age, the frequency of these check-ups should increase. Your family doctor or general practitioner will perform blood tests for diabetes, cholesterol and high blood pressure as well as checking for any irregular heart rhythms, liver problems or chest irregularities. Regular health checks can also spot early warning signs of cancer allowing for early diagnosis and treatment.
If you have any health concerns and would like advice from a doctor or other patient, ask your question on the health forum's Question and Answer board, or alternatively find a doctor in your location.
Diabetes
350 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, with an estimated 50 million more undiagnosed. Diabetes is a medical condition that prevents the body from producing or responding to the hormone insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas after eating and helps send the glucose from food to our blood and cells. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are chronic, lifelong diseases. There is no cure for diabetes but medication and diet can be used to control the symptoms and help the body regulate and respond to insulin more efficiently. Gestational diabetes that occurs during pregnancy and pre-diabetes are diabetic conditions that are often reversible.
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat type substance present in all cells. The body needs cholesterol to build and regenerate cells, produce certain hormones and help with the digestion of fat but there are 'good' and 'bad' cholesterols present. High levels of 'bad' cholesterol are damaging to health - learn more here
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Mugla, Turkey
Best specialists in the region, excellent service in your own language (english, dutch, french, italian, german assistant) and Savings up to 35 % on your medical treatments!
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