Knowing how to manage your ABCs will help lower your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or other diabetes problems.
A for the A1C test
This test shows what your blood glucose has been over the last three months. The A1C goal for many people is below 7. High blood glucose can harm your heart and blood vessels, kidneys, feet, and eyes.
B for Blood Pressure
The goal for most people with diabetes is below 130/80. High blood pressure makes your heart work too hard. It can cause heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease.
C is for Cholesterol
The LDL goal for people with diabetes is below 100.
The HDL goal for people with diabetes is above 40.
The HDL goal for women with diabetes is about 50.
LDL, or "bad" cholesterol can build up and clog your blood vessels, and can cause a heart attack or stroke. HDL or good cholesterol helps remove cholesterol from your blood vessels.
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