Women are seemingly better at self-care than men, but still they do tend to procrastinate about having some medical tests done on a regular basis. The American Medical Association has stated that many of the health issues related to both men and women in our country are caused by lack of regular check-ups and yearly exams.

Often women feel that with their busy schedules, both at home and at work, there really isn’t time to make appointments and go in for tests. But it is important that you make time in your schedule.

After the age of 30, women are advised to have yearly mammograms and pap smears. In recent years, both breast cancer and cervical cancer have been getting to be major risks for women.

If there is a history of cancer in your family, you should be getting these tests at any earlier age. Although no one likes to have a colonoscopy, having this test done routinely could catch colon cancer early and save your life.

Do you have a parent or grandparent who has diabetes? Your doctor will tell you how important it is to have your blood sugar checked regularly as well as following a well-balanced food plan. Should you neglect this, you could end up on insulin for the rest of your life. In the worst cases, blindness, loss of a limb, or even death have occurred.

Does high blood pressure run in your family? Make sure that you see your doctor to have your blood pressure monitored. If you don’t, you could be at risk for a stroke or heart attack.

Take good care of your body and it will carry you through life with many happy days! If you live in North Carolina, part of taking care of your health is getting NC Health insurance - to protect you and help you get the healthcare you need. Contact us to discover how BCBSNC insurance can help you.

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