KNOWING YOUR NUMBERS FOR HEART HEALTH
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR
1. What is my risk for heart disease? 2. What is my blood pressure? What does it mean for me and what do I need to do about it? 3. What are my cholesterol numbers? (These include total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides) What do my numbers mean for me and what do I need to do about them? 4. What are my “body mass index” (BMI) and waist measurements? Do they mean that I need to lose weight for my health? 5. What is my blood sugar level and my Hemoglobin A1C? Am I at risk for diabetes? If so, what do I need to do about it? 6. What other screening tests for heart disease do I need? 7. What can you do to help me quit smoking? 8. How much physical activity do I need to help protect my heart? 9. What’s a heart healthy eating plan for me? 10. How can I tell if I may be having a heart attack? If I think I’m having one, what should I do?
BY DR. BONITA COE
SERVICE MAGAZINE
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