Randy Jackson and Taking Diabetes to Heart

When Randy Jackson was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2003, "My doctors told me that people with Type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. This was all I needed to know to take my diabetes to heart. I made changes to my lifestyle and worked with my doctors to set goals for my blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol," says Jackson. 
Adults with Type 2 diabetes are 2 to 4 times more likely to die from heart disease than adults without diabetes. The risk for stroke for those with diabetes is also 2 to 4 times more likely than those without diabetes. 
Jackson is working with Take Diabetes to Heart to stress early and effective management using the ABCs of diabetes: A1C or blood sugar, Blood pressure, and Cholesterol. Managing diabetes and cardiovascular disease go hand in hand since heart disease and stroke are complications of diabetes. By lowering cholesterol levels you can reduce your risk of those complications. You should talk with your endocrinologist about goals for your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. 
Taking Diabetes to Heart is an educational program developed by Merck to help people suffering with Type 2 diabetes understand the disease and the serious complications, including heart disease or stroke. The program aims to empower adults with Type 2 diabetes to take their diabetes to heart by managing their blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol to help lower their risk for heart disease. 
Jackson is encouraging those with diabetes to pledge to better manage their disease. Those who make the pledge will have access to Jackson's personal tips and example questions to ask their doctors about ways to help manage diabetes. 

Richard E. Ehle, DPM
Diabetic Foot Doctor in CT
Podiatrist in Bristol, CT
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