Get checked:
your health to-do list
There are certain health checks that must be done Important health checks
consistently to ensure you are living a healthy life. • Blood pressure: You may have high blood pressure
without being aware of it as there are often no warning
These checks will help prevent many illnesses and
signs or symptoms. That’s why it’s important to check
chronic diseases. It will also allow you to stay on top
your blood pressure regularly.
of vaccinations or detect serious conditions before
• HbA1: The HbA1c, also known as the A1C test measures
they can cause severe problems.
It’s advisable to commit to a year-long action plan to
monitor your health. This is important because it will
build your confidence in managing your wellbeing.
Doctor’s visit
Your consultation with your doctor may not be limited
to regular check-ups. He or she may add some tests that
may be useful and beneficial for you in the long run. This
could be based on your family history and any other risk
factors to help determine other screenings you may
need.
the average blood glucose control over two to three
months. Testing will make sure that your blood glucose
level is within a healthy range.
• Lipogram: A lipogram measures your total cholesterol,
high density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein
(LDL) and triglyceride levels. Too much cholesterol
puts you at a risk for heart disease and stroke. High
cholesterol has no signs or symptoms, so the only
way to know if you have it is to get your cholesterol
checked.
• Cancer: Cancer screenings aim to detect cancer before
symptoms appear.
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