Don’t Assume That You’re In The Clear
You’ve waited too long if you haven’t had blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugar check-up in a couple of years. Because most people do not have symptoms, the American Heart Association suggests having your blood pressure checked once a year. Blood glucose levels should be checked every three years, and cholesterol levels should be checked every four to six years.
“Don’t think you’re not in danger,” says Dr. Robert Ostfeld, Montefiore Health System’s director of preventive cardiology. If your cholesterol or blood sugar levels are not within acceptable ranges, you will require more frequent check-ups and potentially medication.
