Wade T. Smith, APRN, FNP-BC, explains how a yearly exam and basic blood work can catch diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease early, often before there are any symptoms.
Video Transcript
Many people don’t like going to the doctor, but just a simple visit, getting an exam and some simple blood work, can help someone prevent problems as they age.
For example, diabetes can be a silent disease process for a long time. By the time it manifests itself, the damage to your body is already done, sometimes irreversible. If you catch it early, you can reverse it.
High blood pressure: many times people don’t know they have high blood pressure. They feel fine, but all of a sudden they have a stroke. The other thing is kidney disease. Many times people feel fine, but their kidneys are showing problems.
Go see your doctor at least once a year and have some simple tests done. It could save your life.
