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Long-term conditions

Long-term conditions
Type 2 diabetes: signs, daily control and foot care
Type 2 diabetes often has no signs for years but slowly damages the eyes, kidneys, heart and feet. Regular checks, medicines as prescribed, healthy food, activity and daily foot care make a big difference.
18 August 20262 min read
Long-term conditions
High blood pressure: the silent condition you can control
High blood pressure rarely causes symptoms but can lead to stroke, heart attack and kidney disease. Check it at least once a year, eat less salt, stay active and take medicines as prescribed.
28 July 20262 min read
Long-term conditions
Tuberculosis: a cough for more than two weeks? Get tested
A cough that lasts more than two weeks can be a sign of TB. Testing and treatment are free at public health facilities, and TB can be cured if the full treatment is completed.
7 July 20262 min read