Diabetes symptoms and when to get tested
Type 2 diabetes can develop without obvious symptoms. Learn when testing may help, what HbA1c means and which symptoms need urgent medical care.
Written by Dr Rejitha Seeva (GMC 7134678)
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Low testosterone or just tired? How to tell when it’s worth getting checked
Low testosterone can affect sex drive, erections, energy and mood. Learn what the blood tests mean, how results are confirmed and when to see a GP.
Clinically reviewed by Dr Dariush Baboli (GMC 7525666)
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What should a private health MOT include?
Learn which checks belong in a useful private health MOT, which optional tests need careful thought, and what should happen after your results arrive.
Written by Dr Saima Khan (GMC 4616809)
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How to check your cholesterol if you are worried about heart risk
Where to get a cholesterol test, what the different results mean and when you need a fuller heart-risk assessment or GP review.
Written by Dr Jalal Arshad (GMC 7524194)
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Prostate cancer tests: NHS access and private PSA options
Can you still get a prostate cancer test in the UK? Learn about NHS PSA access, private PSA testing and DocTap’s GP-led men’s health checks.
Written by DocTap Staff
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What should a midlife health check include?
Find out which measurements and blood tests can be useful in midlife, how NHS and private checks differ, and what to do with your results.
Written by DocTap Team
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