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Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high because the body cannot use it properly.
Glucose comes from the digestion of starchy foods such as bread, rice, potatoes, chapatis, yams and plantain, from sugar and other sweet foods, and from the liver which makes glucose. Continue reading
In the aftermath of torrential rain and flooding any clear-up operation carried out by any Company must be carefully planned out and accompanied by a risk Assessment if possible.
Understandably, businesses and landlords are keen to get back onto a normal footing as soon as possible. However, before refurbishment is carried out, steps must be taken to ensure that asbestos isn’t disturbed. Continue reading
As part of its ongoing ‘Start a Heart‘ campaign, South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to be the first ambulance trust in the UK to launch a Lifesaving app that locates the nearest Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Continue reading
Asthmatics were left more vulnerable as ambulance services across the UK reported a sharp rise in 999 calls from people suffering breathing problems and related health conditions after the serious smog storm blanketed parts of the Country.
Millions of vulnerable people in southern England and Wales were advised to stay indoors as unusually high levels of air pollution smothered London and other cities, just weeks after heavy pollution led to restrictions on car use and the offer of free public transport in Brussels and Paris. Drivers across Britain were left slightly confused after finding a thin coating of red dust on their cars. This unusual weather condition has affected millions of asthmatics across the country. Continue reading
Businesses now have more flexibility in how they manage their provision of first aid in the workplace following a change in health and safety regulations. As of 1 October 2013, the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 have been amended, removing the requirement for HSE to approve first aid training and qualifications. Continue reading