With the rise of full body scans and extensive screenings, it seems appealing to measure "everything". But measuring more is not always better.

Type 2 diabetes rarely occurs suddenly. Often there is a long phase of insulin resistance and disturbed glucose regulation that precedes it without you noticing.

Cardiovascular diseases are still one of the most important health risks in the Netherlands. Often, you have no symptoms for years before it manifests. However, there are clear early signals that you can measure.

Many chronic diseases do not develop overnight. They develop over many years, often without clear symptoms. Yet most people wait to take action until something goes wrong. It's a shame, because the earlier you detect it, the more difference you can make.