Things you need to know.....   ·                     Please have available you physicians' names and addresses as well as dates and reasons for past visits, especially those within the last five years.    ·                     Please drink a glass of water one hour or so prior to the appointment to facilitate providing a urine specimen.   ·         Prior to the appointment: Avoid smoking and strenuous activity/exercise for 2 hours; alcoholic beverages and nasal decongestants for 24 hours.   ·                     If a fasting blood profile is required, you will be notified when the appointment is scheduled.  During the fast you may consume water, black coffee and/or tea with no sweeteners.    ·                     Have a picture ID (preferably a  driver's license) available.    ·                     If you have any hypertensive tendencies, try to schedule your appointment for a relaxed time.    ·                     Wear a garment that is short sleeved or has sleeves that can be easily rolled up.    ·                     If you may require a large blood pressure cuff tell the examiner when scheduling the appointment.    ALL INFORMATION OBTAINED DURING THE EXAM IS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL