Type 2 diabetesType 2 diabetes is when the body does not make enough insulin, or the insulin it makes does not work properly, so blood glucose (sugar) runs too high.Read the guideHigh blood pressureHigh blood pressure, or hypertension, means the pressure in your blood vessels is too high: usually 140/90 or more when measured by a health professional.Read the guideHigh cholesterolHigh cholesterol means too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood, which can build up in and narrow your arteries.Read the guideUnderactive thyroidAn underactive thyroid means the thyroid gland in your neck does not make enough hormones, so many of the body’s functions slow down.Read the guideIron deficiency anaemiaIron deficiency anaemia is when a lack of iron means the body cannot make enough haemoglobin, the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen.Read the guidePCOSPCOS is a common hormone condition in which higher than normal androgen levels can cause irregular periods, excess hair, acne and difficulty getting pregnant.Read the guideEczemaAtopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a common condition that makes skin itchy, dry and cracked. It is most common in young children but affects all ages.Read the guideAcid refluxAcid reflux is when stomach acid travels up towards the throat, often causing heartburn: a burning feeling in the middle of the chest.Read the guide
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