Diabetes is a complex disease that can be difficult to
understand and an even greater challenge to manage. The most
life-threatening complications of diabetes are heart disease and
stroke, which strike two out of three people with diabetes.
Alarmingly, most people who have diabetes are unaware of their
increased risk for heart disease and stroke. The good news is that
people with diabetes can help reduce these risks by understanding
and properly managing their disease.
First, managing the ABCs of diabetes -- A1C (a blood test which
provides a “big picture” of your average blood sugar), Blood
pressure and Cholesterol -- will help reduce the risk for heart
disease, stroke and other health problems. Beyond managing the ABCs,
successful diabetes care also means understanding the disease itself
and how it affects your body. Link for Life is an interactive,
online tool filled with practical tips and valuable information
about diabetes.
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