Steps to Better Health and Fitness | The Importance of Periodic Health Assessments 30 Steps to Better Health and Fitness NSWPF/2023/17093 STEPS TO BETTER HEALTH AND FITNESS WHAT IS A HEALTH CHECK? • Finger prick blood test for: —Random blood sugar level —Cholesterol (i.e. Fat in your blood) —HDL “good cholesterol/fat”: has protective effect in arteries and heart health. • Diabetes Risk Score: assesses your risk of developing type 2 diabetes within the next 5 years using lifestyle and personal history. • Blood Pressure YOUR HEALTH CHECK CYCLE Nurse conducts YHC GP/Support service engaged Health Coaching provided Referral to GP/Support Service Nurse check in @ 3 months Follow up assessment @ 12 months WHY YOU NEED A HEALTH CHECK? • Increased waist circumference is due to increase in abdominal fat and is directly linked with increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and some cancers • Prolonged uncontrolled high blood pressure is directly linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke • Prolonged uncontrolled High Cholesterol can narrow arteries which is linked to heart disease and stroke • Type 2 diabetes CAN be avoided with lifestyle changes (e.g. weight-loss, dietary strategies and exercise)
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