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Blood glucose – A blood glucose test measures the amount of sugar in your blood. High glucose levels may indicate prediabetes or diabetes, serious conditions that require monitoring, proper management and possibly lifestyle changes to help reverse or control effects. Start at age 20 and perform annually. Osteoporosis – Osteoporosis is a degenerative bone disease that can increase your risk of fractures as you age. Utilizing ultrasound technology, an osteoporosis heel screening can compute your risk of osteoporosis by calculating the bone density of your heel. Begin screening at age 65, unless you have other risk factors. Embracing a Proactive Life Just like taking your car in for a checkup, health screenings provide a quick "peak under the hood" to evaluate your body's current condition and discover and treat any potential problems before they start or advance. Divas for a Day Would you and your best friend like to be "Divas for a Day"? Two best friends will be selected to receive a makeover including haircut, color and style; outfit; shoes; makeup and accessories. For more information or to register, visit www.huronregional.org/dayforwomen. Speak with your primary care provider today about the health screenings you've had and which additional ones are right for you, and save the date to attend the SD Women's Expo to take advantage of free and discounted screenings. To learn more about the screenings offered at the expo, visit www.huronregional.org/dayforwomen. 2012 South Dakota Women's Expo Each year, Huron Regional Medical Center sponsors the SD Women's Expo. By celebrating a woman's total health needs, this event is chock-full of health screenings, events and exhibitions tailored specifically for women – cooking demonstrations, spa treatments, shopping opportunities, guest speakers, refreshments and door prizes. Last year, more than 1,100 women took advantage of the event and attended the SD Women's Expo. Topics planned for this year's event include: • "Answers to Your Top 10 Most Embarrassing Questions" – Sara Castellanos, DO, OB/GYN • "Aging Gracefully" – Akash Taggarse, MD, internist/gerontologist • "The Great Shoe Debate: Fashionable or Sensible?" – Carr Chiropractic Clinic The 2012 SD Women's Expo will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the SD State Fair Park in Huron. Nicole Johnson, bestselling author, performer and motivational speaker, will inspire attendees as the keynote speaker. General admission tickets are $10 and VIP tickets are $15 until Sept. 14. To purchase tickets or learn more, visit www.huronregional.org/dayforwomen.