Dr. Rick Shewbridge

Dr. Rick Shewbridge posted an update in the group Know Your Numbers 6 years, 4 months ago

Blood Pressure – What You Need to Know Now
Your blood pressure reading is composed of two numbers. The top number (SYSTOLIC) represents the
pressure in the artery when your heart beats, and the bottom number (DIASTOLIC) represents the pressure remaining in the artery between beats.
Blood Pressure Classification
NORMAL: Less than 120 / less t…[Read more]

Dr. Rick Shewbridge joined the group Healthy Medina County: a collaborative community wellness initiative for Medina County 6 years, 4 months ago

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Dr. Rick Shewbridge joined the group Obesity Prevention 6 years, 4 months ago

Dr. Rick Shewbridge joined the group Know Your Numbers 6 years, 7 months ago

Dr. Rick Shewbridge replied 6 years, 7 months ago

Hey, Medina! Know Your Numbers
Here’s the first of a few posts for our members to catch up on health knowledge concerning the “numbers” which are good to know about ourselves. As an endocrinologist (a medical specialist dealing with diabetes and other health disorders common today), I counsel patients about these numbers all the time. Today…[Read more]
Krista Wasowski replied 6 years, 7 months ago

How often should non-diabetic individuals have their blood glucose tested?
- Dr. Rick Shewbridge replied 6 years, 7 months ago
  
  Anyone with risk factors for diabetes (such as overweight, family history of diabetes, etc.) should be tested every 3 years. Those without risk factors should be tested every 3-5 years starting at age 45.