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Thyroid gland
Understanding your thyroid
Clear explanations of an underactive or overactive thyroid, TSH, T3 and T4.
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Vorsorge
Preventive Medical Examination in Vienna 1210: Prevention and Early Detection
Why prevention and early detection are important, which risks can be influenced, and how you can meaningfully take preventive measures together.
5 min.
Diabetes & Stoffwechsel
Understanding HbA1c: What does the long-term blood sugar level indicate?
The HbA1c value indicates the average blood sugar level over several weeks. It helps in the early detection of diabetes and in assessing the progression of a known condition.
4 min.
Diabetes & Stoffwechsel
Prediabetes: What does elevated blood sugar mean?
Prediabetes means that blood sugar levels are already elevated, but not yet within the range of diabetes. If detected early, your personal risk can be targeted and effectively managed.
5 min.
Diabetes & Stoffwechsel
Abdominal fat & metabolism – why waist circumference is important
Weight is not the only factor that matters: where body fat is stored can be relevant for the metabolism. In this context, the abdominal circumference provides simple, additional information.
4 min.
Diabetes & Stoffwechsel
Healthy weight loss – what works in the long term
Weight loss needs to be neither fast nor perfect. The decisive factors are realistic goals, a diet that fits into daily life, exercise, and a plan that works in the long term.
4 min.
Diabetes & Stoffwechsel
Fatty Liver & Metabolism – What Lies Behind It
A fatty liver often remains unnoticed for a long time. Abdominal fat, obesity, prediabetes, and diabetes can increase the risk – it is crucial to also assess the metabolic risk at an early stage.
4 min.
Herz & Kreislauf
Understanding High Blood Pressure – Values and Correct Management
High blood pressure often remains unnoticed. Correctly measured average values indicate when a medical evaluation by a General Practitioner is advisable.
4 min.
Herz & Kreislauf
How to measure blood pressure correctly at home: instructions and common mistakes
How to properly measure blood pressure at home: validated upper-arm device, suitable cuff, rest period, and typical measurement errors explained in an easy-to-understand manner.
5 min.
Blutwerte verstehen
Iron Deficiency: Symptoms, Blood Values, and Iron Infusion in Vienna
Detecting iron deficiency, correctly interpreting iron levels, and knowing when an iron infusion is medically indicated.
8 min.