ABCDESSS of Staying Healthy with Diabetes

Do you have Diabetes?

Ask your health-care team about your:

A

 A1C – target is usually 7% or less

B

 BP – aim for less than 130/80 mmHg

C

 Cholesterol – LDL cholesterol should be less than 2.0 mmol/L

D

 Drugs to decrease heart disease risk: Blood pressure pills (ACE inhibitors or ARBs), cholesterol-lowering pills (statins), medications that lower blood sugar with proven heart benefit, or ASA (Aspirin)

E

 Exercise and healthy Eating – regular physical activity and following a healthy dietary pattern

S

 Self-management support – setting goals, and identifying barriers that may prevent you from reaching your goals

S

 Screening or monitoring for complications – heart, feet, kidneys, eyes

S

 Stop Smoking

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