PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — As the country eases more COVID-19 mitigation orders, there are greater opportunities to get back into your old groove. Along the path to normalcy, don't forget about your health care.
Just how your car needs a tune-up, your body needs a checkup. For many, the last doctor's visit could have been 18 months ago or more.
While all of us need to see the doctor, there are certain people who are at very high risk: people who have diabetes and high blood pressure.
The problem is many people with those conditions don't even know it. When diabetes is left untreated, it can damage the nervous system. Many people with diabetes also suffer from heart problems.
High blood pressure has earned the nickname the "silent killer." Left undetected or uncontrolled, hypertension can lead to many health issues, including nerve and kidney damage.
KYW Newsradio's Medical Reports are sponsored by Independence Blue Cross.
