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You are the most vital part of your health care team. You are the one who is in charge of managing your diabetes on a daily basis. Here are the ABCs of diabetes that can help you with managing your diabetes. Consult your doctor about the best ways to manage your diabetes and stay healthy.

A for the A1C test.
What exactly is it?
The A1C test measures your average blood sugar level over the previous three months. It’s not like the daily blood sugar tests you’re used to.
What is the significance of this?
Your blood sugar levels must be tracked over time. You don’t want those figures to skyrocket. Your heart, blood vessels, kidneys, feet, and eyes can all be harmed by high blood sugar levels.
What is the objective of the A1C test?
Many diabetics have an A1C goal of less than 7. It’s possible that it’ll be different for you. What should your goal be?

B stands for blood pressure.
What exactly is it?
The force of your blood against the walls of your blood vessels is known as blood pressure.
What is the significance of this?
When your blood pressure is too high, your heart has to work too hard. It can lead to a heart attack, stroke, and kidney and eye damage.
What is the target blood pressure?
Most diabetics should keep their blood pressure below 140/90. It’s possible that it’ll be different for you. Inquire as to what your ultimate objective should be

C denotes Cholesterol.
What exactly is it?
LDL and HDL cholesterol are the two types of cholesterol found in your blood.
LDL cholesterol, sometimes known as “bad” cholesterol, can build up in your blood arteries and obstruct them. It has the potential to induce a heart attack or stroke.
HDL cholesterol, often known as “good” cholesterol, aids in the removal of “bad” cholesterol from your blood vessels.
What are the targets for LDL and HDL?
Inquire about your cholesterol levels. Your objectives may differ from those of others. If you’re over 40, you might need to take a statin medicine to keep your heart healthy.

What actions can you take?
Inquire with your doctor about your A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, and what they should be. Your ABC goals will be determined by how long you’ve had diabetes, whether you have other health issues, and how difficult it is to control your diabetes.
Things you can do to achieve your ABC objectives
To keep track of your progress, write down your numbers on the record at the back of this booklet.