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Cholesterol test
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Cholesterol is a type of fat found in your blood.
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Your body needs cholesterol but too much cholesterol can lead to serious problems such as a heart attack or stroke.
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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help lower your cholesterol but some people require medication to help with this.
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Diabetes (HbA1c) test
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The HbA1c test measures your average blood glucose (sugar) levels over 3 months. It is one of the tests used to help diagnose type 2 diabetes.
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Your body needs glucose but too much can lead to serious health problems such as a heart attack, stroke, kidney and eye damage.
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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help lower your blood sugar but some people require medication to help with this.
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You can find out more about diabetes here.
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