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You can take control of your health by being aware of
your health risks. Once you have the results of various
screenings and tests, the choice -- control -- is yours.
Ignore the information, or use it to improve your level of
health.
Blood sugar screening -- Sixteen million Americans
have diabetes and half of them are not aware of it. Catching
diabetes early can save your eyesight, your kidneys, and
your life.
Cholesterol profile -- HDL (good cholesterol), LDL
(bad cholesterol), and triglycerides profiles can help
determine your risk of coronary artery disease.
Treadmill test -- This stress test can be an early
warning about your risk of developing coronary artery
disease.
Skin cancer screening -- This test is often
overlooked, but recommended at least once every three years.
Eye exam -- Eyes should be checked not only for
clarity of vision, but also for glaucoma.
Colonoscopy -- Colon cancer is the second leading
cause of death in America. It is often curable if
precancerous polyps are detected early.
Bone density test -- Osteoporosis is a silent
disease and affects the very structure of the body. Exercise
and calcium in the diet may prevent it in many cases.
Pap smear -- Cervical cancer rates have declined
since the Pap smear was introduced in the 1950s.
Mammogram -- One in five women will get breast
cancer. Many are curable if caught early and treated.
Prostate screening -- Each year 40,000 men die
from prostate cancer. Currently PSA testing is the best
screen for the disease.
Call UI Health
Access, 800-777-8442, to learn more about scheduling any
of these screenings and tests.
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