Michael Sinclair An A1C Test Is a Longer View of Blood Sugar An A1C test gives a longer view of blood sugar than a single glucose reading. It reflects an average over roughly the previous three months and is used in screening, diagnosis and diabetes care. It do... Blood Tests Preventive Care
Michael Sinclair Bring a Bladder Diary to a Urinary-Symptom Appointment It can be hard to explain a bladder problem from memory. “I go a lot” might mean frequent daytime trips, waking at night, a strong sudden urge or leaking before reaching a bathroom. A short bladder di... Checkup Preparation Preventive Care
Michael Sinclair When a Skin Spot Changes: What to Show a Clinician You notice a spot that looks different from the last time you saw it. Perhaps it has changed shape, started itching or become easier to catch on clothing. You do not need to decide what it is before c... Checkup Preparation Preventive Care
Michael Sinclair Before Colorectal Screening: Understand the Test and the Follow-Up Before choosing a colorectal screening test, ask what it checks, how to complete it and what happens after the result. The follow-up is part of the decision, not a detail to sort out only if something... Preventive Care Screening
Michael Sinclair Keep Dental Checkups on the Calendar Even Without Pain Do not make toothache the only reason to arrange dental care. Routine checkups allow a dentist to examine your teeth, gums and mouth, discuss changes and recommend when you should return. Ask for an i... Oral Health Preventive Care
Michael Sinclair An Eye Exam Is More Than a New Glasses Prescription An eye appointment can do more than update the lenses you wear. A comprehensive examination considers how clearly you see and the health of your eyes. Ask your eye-care professional what examination i... Checkups Eye Health Preventive Care
Michael Sinclair A Wearable Shows a Blood-Pressure Trend: What Still Belongs at a Checkup Wearables are beginning to show more cardiovascular trends, including features described as blood-pressure trends rather than medical measurements. That distinction matters. A trend can prompt attenti... Blood Pressure Checkups EleRing Health Monitoring Preventive Care