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Introduction Regular health screenings are important even if you feel perfectly healthy.

High cholesterol occurs when one’s low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, in other words, one’s “bad cholesterol” is at an unhealthy level.

Type 2 diabetes is a problem in the way the body regulates and uses sugar (glucose) for energy. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that lowers the blood sugar level. Being overweight and inactive are key contributing factors.

What is hypertension? How do I know if I have hypertension? Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is when your blood pressure is consistently elevated.

What is high cholesterol? High cholesterol is caused by high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is blood pressure that is higher than normal. Although our blood pressure changes throughout the day, if one has a blood pressure that is consistently higher than normal, then this could be diagnosed as hypertension.

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas, which regulates the movement of sugar into cells.