Keep Track of Your Diabetes ABC’s

To Prevent Heart Disease

GOALS

A A1C less than 7. This blood test should be done 2-4 times a year.

B Blood pressure below 130/80. Should be checked at every doctor visit.

C Cholesterol less than 200. Should be checked at least annually.

HDL(good cholesterol) greater than 40 (men): greater than 50(women).

LDL (Bad cholesterol) less than 100.

Triglycerides less than 150. Should be checked at least annually.

ASK FOR YOUR RESULTS AND WRITE THEM DOWN WHEN YOU GET THEM

A1C          BLOOD PRESSURE CHOLESTEROL                   TRIGLYCERIDES

DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE

RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT