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Glucose hemoglobin examination (HbA1c), for detecting type 2 of diabetes. Why is it needed: According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive & Kidney Diseases of United States, approximately 5.4 million people do not know that they have diabetes. This examination is required if your blood pressure is 40/90 or more, your body weight 20% over your ideal weight, your body mass index 27 or more, or you are aged is 45 or more.

According to the nutrition experts, they are advising to do hemoglobin check than fasting blood glucose tests, because it describes the blood sugar levels. Thus, it will reduce the possibility of wrong results. Pap smears, to detect cervical cancer. Why is it needed: Cancer that is mostly caused by HPV (human papillomavirus) which is transmitted through sexual contact is also associated with poor nutrition that weakened the immune system.

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