Know Your Numbers Before They Become Warning Signs
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Most people know their phone number. Many know their credit score. Far fewer know some of the most important numbers affecting their health.
Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, weight, and other measurements can help your healthcare provider identify changes that may not yet be causing symptoms.
The important thing is not to become obsessed with a single number. Health measurements are most useful when they are tracked over time.
For example, one unusual blood pressure reading may not tell the entire story. A consistent pattern of elevated readings, however, may signal that your healthcare team needs to take a closer look.
Ask your provider what numbers matter most for you based on your age, family history, medications, and overall health.
Understanding your health numbers gives you something powerful: the opportunity to respond before a warning becomes an emergency.
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