Know your risk factors
Be aware of risk factors for certain common
diseases, like diabetes and heart disease, and learn how to
minimize your risks. If you are at risk for a chronic disease
or condition, find out what screening tests you should have
and how often. Early detection and treatment can make a huge
difference in curing or managing disease.
Some diseases are "symptomless" for years
until the damage is done. Two of these diseases are diabetes
and heart disease. Adult on-set (or type 2) diabetes is becoming
more and more common in this country. Diabetes is the seventh
leading cause of death in the US. Heart disease is the
leading cause of death. Both can be delayed or prevented with
life style changes such as increasing your level of activity
and making simple changes in your diet. Of course if you smoke,
don't!
Check to see if you are at risk and what you
can do about it.
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