Important guidelines in diabetes care journey
Know about diabetes : Awareness on diabetes is more important educate your self.Healthy emotional adjustment along with life style modifications is required. ABC's: To lower the long term complications HbA1c should be checked A for A1c-The HbA1c test tells about the blood glucose values of last two to three months.The target HbA1c is <6.5% B for Blood Pressure- diabetics are at a greater risk for high B.P..the goal is 130/80mm/Hg C for cholesterol - the risk of high cholesterol is common in Diabetes which leads to heart decease.So target for total cholesterol is <180mg/dl,Good cholesterol(HDL)>45 mg/dl,Bad cholesterol(LDL) <100mg/dl Triglycerides <150mg/dl On every medical visit measure weight and blood pressure,review medicines,self monitor glucose readings,dietary needs,physical activity. Get your feet checked Check HbA1c and dental exam twice a year Lipid profile,serum creatinine,eye exam and foot sensitivity test annually Every day follow a healthy eat