Some easier, some a little harder - our brain can register important figures from everyday life, such as phone numbers or important dates. But there are numbers that play a much more important role and can save our lives, about which we know very little or nothing.
1. Blood pressure
The level of blood pressure changes constantly during the day. Such changes are normal, and they are caused by a number of mechanisms that occur in our body. But the disease related to pressure comes quietly, and symptoms appear only when it is very high or low, which can be dangerous for health.
Important figures: The normal value of blood pressure that enables the normal functioning of our body is 120/80 mmHg. With age, the values become slightly higher, but it should never be higher than 140/90 mmHg. High blood pressure is also called the 'silent killer' and therefore needs to be controlled regularly.
2. Cholesterol
Most of us are not even aware of how much cholesterol levels can change and become harmful and dangerous to our health. Cholesterol is a fat in the blood without which our body cannot function normally. But when it rises significantly, it can lead to the development of dangerous cardiovascular diseases and therefore it is necessary to control it once a year.
Important figures: Cholesterol level is composed of two values. LDL represents bad and HDL good cholesterol. The normal value of total cholesterol should be less than 5,0 mmol/L, and the value of LDL-cholesterol less than 3,0 mmol/L.
3. TSH
This abbreviation represents the hormone of the thyroid gland located in the lower part of the neck, which affects the function of all organs. In monitoring the work of the thyroid gland, the most important is the pituitary gland, which uses thyrotropin (TSH) to stimulate the thyroid gland to produce hormones. Increased or decreased secretion of thyroid hormones can be very harmful and dangerous for the health of the whole organism.
Important figures: The thyroid gland is controlled through blood tests, and the reference values that indicate normal work are from 0.27 to 4,20 mU/L.
4. Blood sugar
Diabetes is a chronic and incurable disease that has progressed significantly nowadays. It occurs as a result of reduced secretion of insulin, which leads to an increased level of glucose (sugar) in the blood, and in order to prevent its development, it is important to diagnose it as soon as possible.
Important figures: If you want to be sure that your blood sugar level is optimal, you need to do a simple blood test. The blood sugar level in the morning before a meal (on an empty stomach) must be less than 5,5 mmol/L, and after a meal it must not exceed 7,8 mmol/L. You can control your blood sugar level by eating, so avoid foods and drinks that contain large amounts of sugar.
5. Calories
Although when we mention calories we don't think of a health hazard but of a slim line, the daily intake of calories is closely related to obesity, which is considered one of the most widespread diseases today. We consume calories through food and drink. When the amount of calories entered into the body exceeds the amount of energy expended, the body stores the excess calories in fat tissue cells. The deposition of fat cells leads to obesity, which can cause numerous health problems, as well as dangerous chronic diseases.
Important figures: The amount of calories needed by the human body depends on age, physical activity and body composition, i.e. body mass index. The average amount of calories that is considered the optimal daily dose is 2.000 calories. However, it can be slightly lower in women over 50 (1.700 kcal) or in inactive people and those with a smaller build.
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