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Knowing your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and body mass index (BMI) are vital in determining whether you’re at risk for developing major illnesses, such as heart disease and diabetes.
Keeping track of these numbers can help you and your doctor catch medical conditions at their onset, instead of waiting until the conditions are more serious.
When you go to your annual physical, ask your doctor if you should have the tests for the following.
Cholesterol
An unexpected heart attack may be caused by years of living with high cholesterol and extra fat stored in the body. High total cholesterol, high LDL or low HDL can put you at risk for a heart attack or stroke.
Since there are no symptoms of high cholesterol, it is imperative that you know your numbers.
Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, known as hypertension, increases your risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. It can also cause damage to your brain, eyes and arteries.
Much like cholesterol, there are no symptoms of high blood pressure, so knowing your numbers is key to good health.
Blood Sugar
Glucose is sugar that is stored in the blood as your main source of energy. If your glucose levels are too high or too low, you can develop diabetes. If diabetes is left untreated, it can lead to heart disease, blindness or kidney disease.
Since diabetes can strike anyone of any age, it is essential that you know your blood sugar number.
Body Mass Index
BMI measures your weight in relation to your height. This measurement indicates whether your weight falls within a healthy range. While BMI doesn’t account for some factors, like muscle mass, it can still be a useful way to track your overall health.
If you attend your annual physicals, your primary care provider can help keep track of all these numbers. It’s important to find a doctor you trust and be honest with them, so they have the whole picture of your health.
Take charge of your health today by scheduling your next physical.
