Be Heart Smart: Know Your Numbers

Go Red for Women and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Women's Health encourage all women, including women veterans, to know their numbers to protect their health. This session highlights: • The four key health numbers - blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, and BMI • What these measurements mean and what healthy ranges look like • Why they play a critical role in preventing cardiovascular disease • How to effectively self monitor health numbers at home • How you can play an active role in your treatment and prevention plan alongside your health care professional