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Fast facts about diabetes – everything from living well with diabetes to diabetes complications. Whether you want to know more about current topics like coronavirus and diabetes, or you need to understand basics like what a dietician does or how to set up a sick day plan, we’ve got it all here for you.

March 15th, 2018 | Sweet Life | 3 min read

10 Fast facts about heart disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is often linked to behavioural risk factors like smoking, eating the wrong kind of food, carrying too much weight, not exercising enough, and drinking too much alcohol. Screening for CVD, and other NCDs (non-communicable diseases) is essential for early detection, treatment and prevention of other health complications.

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