One single afterthought: It isn't all that hard to check the blood pressure yourself: Eat somewhere close to a pharmacy, as many have the machines there. Check

One single afterthought: It isn't all that hard to check the blood pressure yourself: Eat somewhere close to a pharmacy, as many have the machines there. Checking blood sugar might not be so bad if you know a diabetic. Otherwise, the machines cost a bit of money which may or may not be more expensive than a doctor's visit (but probably cheaper than bloodwork). Just a thought if you are a little wary of going to a doctor's office.