General Health
The Influence of Gut Health on Weight Loss
There is a lot to explore in the intricate relationship between gut health and weight loss, and the significant role
August 27, 2024
£85
4 -12 hours
15 minutes
By the end of 2010, 2.8 million people were diagnosed with diabetes in the UK, and by 2021 more than 4.4 million people in the UK live with diabetes.
Additionally, 1.2 million people could be living with type 2 diabetes who are yet to be diagnosed. It is safe to say, diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases in the UK, and when left untreated it can cause serious long-term complications, and even death.
The two most common types of diabetes are type 1 and type 2.
Type 1 is an autoimmune, genetic disorder where your immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in your pancreas. This type of diabetes typically develops in children, teenagers, and young adults, but it can occur at any age.
Type 2 (also known as adult-onset diabetes) occurs when your body stop using insulin properly, and over time, it leads to elevated blood glucose levels. Type 2 diabetes is a preventative disease.
Both types of diabetes affect how your body uses sugar (glucose) for energy, and symptoms include thirst, urination, and weight loss.
An HbA1c test is the main blood test used to diagnose diabetes. HbA1c stands for glycated hemoglobin (or hemoglobin A1c). Hemoglobin is the protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen through your body. HbA1c measures the amount of sugar attached to your hemoglobin( blood sugar levels) for the last two to three months.
Your typical HbA1c blood test results should show an HbA1c value below 5.7 %. Anyone with an HbA1c value between 5.7 % to 6.4 % is considered to be prediabetic, and diabetic with a HbA1c value of 6.5% or higher.
Symptoms include urinating often, feeling very thirsty all the time, being very hungry (even when you are eating), extreme fatigue, blurry vision, cuts and bruises that are slow to heal, frequent infections, areas of darkened skin (usually on your arms and neck), unintended weight loss (type 1), and tingling, pain, or numbness in your hands and feet (type 2).
If you suspect you are an diabetic, we implore you to get a diabetes blood test done.
Type 1 diabetes occurs when your immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in your pancreas. However, factors that could increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes include:
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Your doctor will thoroughly explain all the steps you need to take before your diabetes blood test. Fasting for 8 to 12 hours before the test is typical. Remember to inform your healthcare provider about any medications or supplements you are taking, as certain medications can affect your blood glucose levels.
Your doctor will thoroughly explain all the steps you need to take before your diabetes blood test. Fasting for 8 to 12 hours before the test is typical. Remember to inform your healthcare provider about any medications or supplements you are taking, as certain medications can affect your blood glucose levels.
The test price covers the cost of collecting your blood sample and delivering the results to you via email. If you wish to have one of our doctors interpret your results, a consultation fee will apply. We highly recommend scheduling a consultation before undergoing any testing, as this will enable you to discuss the most suitable options for your needs.
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