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Exercising your way to a Healthy Heart

Learn about the science behind how physical activity improves heart health, outlines the most effective exercises for cardiovascular protection, and explains how even small steps can prevent heart disease.

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Type 2 Diabetes: 7 Dangerous Myths (And What the Science Really Says)

Type 2 diabetes affects millions in the UK, but much of what most believe about it is wrong. From sugar myths to medication misconceptions, we’re breaking down seven common myths with science-backed facts that could help you prevent or even reverse the condition.

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The Link Between Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

Type 2 diabetes can significantly increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, one of the UK’s leading causes of preventable death. This article breaks down the link between the two conditions and outlines what you can do to reduce your risk.

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PocDoc’s Guide to Blood Glucose Levels

Learn what blood glucose is, why HbA1c is the gold-standard test for long-term monitoring, and how to interpret your results and take steps to manage or reduce your diabetes risk.

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PocDoc’s Introduction to Diabetes

Learn about Type 2 diabetes and its growing impact in the UK, key risk factors, early warning signs, and practical lifestyle changes that can help prevent or manage the condition. 

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Control your weight to protect your heart health

2.5 billion adults globally were overweight, with 290 million being obese. In this blog, you will learn how to maintain a healthy weight through lifestyle changes and medical intervention (Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda) to reduce the risk of obesity-related heart disease and improve overall cardiovascular health.

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The leading cause of preventable death in men is heart disease

Around 133,000 men in the UK die prematurely every year; in this blog, find out the possible reasons why men are suffering and how PocDoc is raising awareness for a healthier future for men this Movember.

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What You Need to Know About Your Heart Health This National Cholesterol Month

What You Need to Know About Your Heart Health This National Cholesterol Month: learn about the silent risks of high cholesterol, the implications for heart health, and effective strategies to manage and monitor your cardiovascular well-being.

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PocDoc’s Plan to Bridge the Health Inequality Gap

Learn about the health inequalities with cardiovascular disease - and the link between deprivation, health inequality and health life expectancy. Find out how PocDoc plans to bridge with health inequality gap.

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Health Inequality: The cardiovascular disease crisis in areas of high deprivation

Learn about the health inequalities with cardiovascular disease - and the link between deprivation, health inequality and health life expectancy. Find out how PocDoc is managing these disparities in heart health.

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How clinically accurate is PocDoc?

Learn about the clinical accuracy of PocDoc's devices. PocDoc provides precise, accurate and reliable health check results comparable to traditional lab tests and to competitors.

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Forget the myth that heart attacks mostly affect men: Women are more at risk than you might think

Despite the prevalence across both genders, cardiovascular disease is often viewed as a ‘man’s disease’, which often leads to a lack of awareness of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and symptoms in women.

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