Well why?
Since this blog is about human disease, it has to do with that right? Well, getting your blood tested is a major part of making medical diagnosis
Although not the most pleasant experience, Getting your blood tested annually is one of the best ways to catch disease early. Not only that but it tells your doctors the status of your overall health. The amount of fibrinogen can predict how you blood clots ( to much clotting ca be signs of a stroke, heart problems or inflammation of the kidneys). The amount of glucose in your blood is a great indicator of type 2 diabetes and hypoglycemia.(its where you blood sugar is too low and can result in seizures and fainting for fatigue). Here's a good article to read if you like:http://www.chatelaine.com/health/wellness/six-important-blood-tests-you-should-know-about/
(you don't have to)
So getting your blood tested annually is more of something you should do if your an aging adult, however you can always ask you doctor about getting your blood tested while your younger
So the bottom line is to get yourself tested and to be responsible for your own health, don't just depend on your doctor or on heath care professionals alone, it is your body after all.
Sources:
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2006/may2006_report_blood_01.htm
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001423/
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