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Plain answers to everyday questions.
How to measure your blood pressure correctly at home
A cup of tea, a full bladder, talking, an arm left hanging — small things can throw a reading off. A simple routine makes your home numbers worth showing your doctor.
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What your HbA1c number means
HbA1c is a blood test that reflects your average sugar over roughly the last three months. What the number means — and what it cannot tell you.
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Reading your sugar log before a doctor visit
Ten minutes with your log before the appointment turns a page of numbers into clear questions. What to look for, and what to bring.
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Low sugar: the warning signs and what to do
Low blood sugar can come on quickly. The signs to know, the 15–15 rule, and when it is an emergency.
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Salt and blood pressure
Most of us eat well over the recommended amount of salt, much of it hidden in everyday food. What the guidelines say, and simple ways to cut back.
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ⓘGeneral information, not medical advice. These posts do not replace advice from your own doctor. In an emergency, call 112 or get to the nearest hospital.