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(ARA) - If you have diabetes, a trip to the doctor’s office should be more than a check on your blood glucose levels. More than two-thirds of people with diabetes don’t realize that they are at increased risk for heart disease and stroke. But in reality, heart disease strikes people with diabetes twice as often as people without diabetes. Take charge of your health and work toward comprehensive diabetes care that includes managing blood glucose and other cardiovascular risk factors. By checking with your doctor about the ABCs of diabetes, you can help reduce your risk. A is for the A1C test, which measures the average blood glucose over the past 2 to 3 months; B is for blood pressure; and C is for cholesterol. Talk to your doctor or other member of your health care team about the link between diabetes and heart disease. Use these questions as a guide for your next visit to the doctor:
This information is provided by the American Diabetes Association and the American College of Cardiology, partners in an educational initiative called, “Make the Link! Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke.” Courtesy of ARA Content
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