WORLD DIABETES DAY 2021

 IF NOT NOW, THEN WHEN?

How much do you know about Diabetes?

Do you know or care for anyone who care for a diabetic person?

Ever heard about the Diabetes ABCs?

Let me tell you about it!!!

Diabetes A B C s is an acronym to manage your A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol—and how to quit smoking. These actions can help you lower your chance of having a heart attack, stroke, or other diabetes problems

A IS FOR THE A1C TEST (A-ONE-C)

A1C is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 3 months. It is different from the blood sugar checks you might do each day.

The A1C goal for many people with diabetes is to maintain normal range of blood sugar level using a customized worksheet per client.

B IS FOR BLOOD PRESSURE

Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of your blood vessels. If your blood pressure gets too high, it makes your heart work too hard. Your blood pressure goal should be below 140/90.

C IS FOR CHOLESTEROL

There are two kinds of cholesterol in your blood: LDL and HDL. LDL or “bad” cholesterol can build up and clog your blood vessels. HDL or “good” cholesterol helps remove the “bad” cholesterol from your blood vessels. The goal is to maintain a normal cholesterol level.

S IS FOR SMOKING

Smoking raises your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. If you quit smoking, you’ll lower your risk of heart attack, stroke, nerve disease, kidney disease, and oral disease.