Patient notes
Things I explain often
General information written for patients, not a substitute for a consultation. If something here sounds like your situation, come and let us look at it properly.
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What HbA1c actually measures
It is not your sugar today. It is roughly your average over the last three months, and that difference matters.
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How to measure blood pressure at home correctly
Most home readings that worry patients are measurement errors, not blood pressure problems.
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Fever in adults: when to wait and when to come in
Most fevers settle on their own. A few signs mean you should be seen the same day.