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Diabetes Basics Control Diabetes ABC Questions for your Doctor
Diabetes ABC Questions for your Doctor
If You Have Diabetes, Talk to Your Doctor about Your Increase Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke
If you have diabetes, you are at high risk for having a heart attack or stroke. You can help to lower your risk by managing the ABCs of diabetes. A is for A1C, a test that measures 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. Put a check next to the questions you want to address at your next visit.
What are my ABC numbers and what are my ABC goals?
| ADA Goals | My Numbers | My Goals | |
| A1C | Below 7 | __________ | __________ |
| Blood Pressure | Below 130/80 | __________ | __________ |
| Cholesterol - LDL | Below 100 | __________ | __________ |
| Cholesterol - HDL | Above 40 (men) | __________ | __________ |
| Above 50 (women) | __________ | __________ | |
| Triglycerides | Below 150 | __________ | __________ |
How often should my ABC's be checked?
What steps can I take to reach each of my ABC goals?
Can taking medicines such as aspirin, ACE inhibitors or satins help me reduce my risk for a heart attack or stroke?
What are symptoms of heart attack and stroke that I need to watch for? Do I need special testing to detect heart disease?
What is the best way for me to quit smoking?
Print these ABC questions to ask your health care provider