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Metabolic Health

Can You Drink Water Before a Diabetes Blood Test? Today?

Wondering if you can drink water before a diabetes blood test? Learn what's allowed before fasting glucose and HbA1c tests at our London health screening clinic.

•12 min read
Hormonal Health

How Can Men Prepare for a Testosterone Blood Test in the UK?

Learn how men in the UK can prepare for a testosterone blood test, what the results may indicate, and how private health screening can support your wellbeing.

•12 min read
Hormonal Health

How Can Poor Sleep Affect Men's Sexual Health Over Time?

Discover how poor sleep can affect men's sexual health over time, including testosterone levels, libido, and erectile function. Learn about relevant health screening options available in London.

•13 min read
Preventive Health

How Can Women Prepare Questions Before Fertility Testing?

Discover how women can prepare the right questions before fertility blood testing in the UK. Learn which biomarkers matter, what results may indicate, and how to feel confident and informed.

•12 min read
Women's Health

Why Are Infection Checks Important During Early Pregnancy?

Discover why infection checks during early pregnancy matter, which blood tests are recommended, and how private health screening in London can support your wellbeing.

•10 min read
Health Screening

Allergy Injection: Uses, Types, Allergy Shots & Key Facts

Learn what an allergy injection is, how allergy shots differ from other injections, possible uses, costs and how allergy immunotherapy works in the UK.

•15 min read
Inflammation Markers

CRP Blood Test: Normal Range, Results & Inflammation

Learn what a CRP blood test measures, what CRP levels may indicate, typical UK reference ranges and how raised results can relate to inflammation.

•16 min read
Preventive Health

Do Blood Tests Hurt? What to Expect During Blood Sampling

Do blood tests hurt? Learn what blood sampling feels like, how much blood is usually taken, why discomfort varies and how children may experience it.

•14 min read
Preventive Health

Fasting Blood Test: How Long to Fast & What You Can Drink

Find out how long to fast before a fasting blood test, what you can drink, which tests need fasting, and how to prepare for blood work in the UK.

•16 min read

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Luciana F. F. Cirillo
Lead Clinical Nurse

Luciana F. F. Cirillo

Registered Nurse (NMC)

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Precious Agbonmamwen
Registered Adult Nurse

Precious Agbonmamwen

Registered Nurse (NMC) · BSc Biomedical Science

A Registered Adult Nurse with a background in Biomedical Science, experienced in surgical nursing, pre-assessment and patient care. Precious is passionate about safe, compassionate, patient-centred care — and brings the calm, organised touch of a former BRIT Awards and royal-events manager to every appointment.

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Luciana F. F. Cirillo

Luciana F. F. Cirillo

Registered Nurse

NMC: 25C1591E

Precious Agbonmamwen

Precious Agbonmamwen

Registered Adult Nurse

NMC: 20H1641E · BSc Biomedical Science

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