It's important to remember that one blood test alone doesn't determine your risk of heart disease and that the most important risk factors for heart disease are smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
A National Diploma is a title that is used to represent a standard of academic or vocational education. The title was first used in the United Kingdom, but has now been adopted by educational systems worldwide.
The main differences between the National Diploma(ND) and the 1st Diploma are that the 1st Diploma is Level 2 in IT Qualifications, acheiving Starred Distinction in this course will almost automatically get you a place on the next level, which is the ND Level 3.