As one of the glands that comprises the endocrine system, the thyroid is located below the voice box (larynx) and in front of the neck. Measuring approximately 2 inches in length, the thyroid is shaped like a butterfly and consists of two lobes.

Diabetes occurs when an individual’s blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is the main type of sugar found in the blood and the main source of energy.

The liver is the body’s largest organ and it plays a crucial role in facilitating the digestion of food, the storing of energy, and the removal of toxins. Hepatitis is a disease characterised by an inflammation of the liver. There are different types of hepatitis, each of which is named after the virus that causes it.

Also known as coronary artery disease, this is a group of diseases that are brought about by the build-up of plaque in the coronary arteries which play the all-important function of supplying the heart muscle with oxygen-rich blood.