
Blood Pressure Checks
| Having high blood pressure (hypertension) can often be symptom-less. If left undetected and untreated this can increase your risk of a stroke or heart attack. That it is why it is always a good idea to check your blood pressure every so often. |
The test will be performed by a trained member of our team and if required the pharmacist will explain your results and advise you of the best course of action.
In some cases simply adjusting your lifestyle can help reduce your blood pressure and your pharmacist will advise you of these.
Diabetes Checks
| Diabetes is a condition that can result in higher than normal levels of glucose (sugar) in your blood. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious health problems over time. |
There are several signs and risk factors which would indicate presence of or chances of developing diabetes. It is wise to check your blood glucose every so often especially if you have risk factors as early detection is crucial to prevent long term complications. Cholesterol Checks
| Cholesterol is a name given to a group of fatty products circulating in the bloodstream, which are essential for bodily function at the correct levels, but if too high can increase the risk of heart & circulatory disease. A simple blood test can tell your cholesterol level within a few minutes. |
The pharmacist & staff can help you with lifestyle advice to help maintain a healthy cholesterol level.
Full Body M.O.T
Why not get a full body MOT done at King’s? Strictly by appointment this thorough MOT includes: - Eye Test using the latest and most advanced technology
- Retinal Image – involving a special camera which takes a picture of the back the eye, giving a better indication of eye health.
- Blood Pressure Check
- Diabetes Check
- Cholesterol Check
- Weight measurement
- Body Mass Index Calculation
- Body Fat Analysis.
- Medication Review (separate appointment may be necessary)
- Heart disease risk assessment.
| This M.O.T will give you an indication of your overall health state and risk of developing heart disease in the future. The pharmacist will advise you of how to reduce your risk factors or refer you to your Doctor or Nurse if necessary. |
Wellpoint
| Use this machine if you prefer to carry out your own health checks. Diabetes and Cholesterol home test kits are also available should you wish to carry them out yourself. You can register on the wellpoint and save your results on the machine allowing you to track your progress.
In addition, the wellpoint has a database of over 500 medical conditions and support groups available free of charge to our customers. |
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