Health Matters

Diabetes occurs when an individual’s blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is the main type of sugar found in the blood and the main source of energy.

The liver is the body’s largest organ and it plays a crucial role in facilitating the digestion of food, the storing of energy, and the removal of toxins. Hepatitis is a disease characterised by an inflammation of the liver. There are different types of hepatitis, each of which is named after the virus that causes it.

Also known as coronary artery disease, this is a group of diseases that are brought about by the build-up of plaque in the coronary arteries which play the all-important function of supplying the heart muscle with oxygen-rich blood.

One of the best ways to take charge of your health is to undergo health screening annually. Health screening involves a panel of tests to identify various underlying medical conditions not symptomatically apparent or your risks of these conditions.