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  • Type 1 diabetes – Sharing blood glucose data with your team

    In some diabetes clinics, you can share your blood glucose readings with your team online.

  • Newborn blood spot test

    Find out more about the newborn blood spot test (formerly called the heel prick test), which checks for 9 rare but serious conditions and is recommended for all babies. Find out how to get it, what happens during the test and when you get the results.

  • Hysterectomy - Complications

    As with all types of surgery, a hysterectomy can lead to complications. These can include bleeding, infections and thrombosis.

  • Gallbladder removal - Complications

    Read about the risks of gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), including infections, internal damage and blood clots.

  • Cancer - Signs and symptoms

    It's important to be aware of any unexplained symptoms, such as the sudden appearance of a lump, blood in your pee, or a change to your usual bowel habits.

  • Acute myeloid leukaemia - Complications

    Read about the possible complications of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), including a weakened immune system, haemorrhage (bleeding) and infertility.

  • Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia

    Read about vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which occurs when a lack of vitamin B12 or folate causes the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells.

  • Type 2 diabetes

    Read about type 2 diabetes, a condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.

  • Thrombophilia

    Thrombophilia is a condition that increases your risk of blood clots. It’s usually treated with anticoagulant medicines.

  • Thoracic outlet syndrome

    Find out about thoracic outlet syndrome, where nerves or blood vessels near the top of the ribs get squashed. It's often linked to having an extra rib (cervical rib).