Know Your Numbers, Lower Your Risk

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Taking care of yourself and managing your diabetes can be overwhelming and stressful in our current times.  And while many things right now make us feel out of control, there are many things you CAN do to take control of your diabetes and lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. The first step is to know your critical numbers. You’ve got this!

The Numbers You Need to Know

Knowing these five numbers can give you a more accurate picture of your health. And keeping them within the target range can help lower your risk of heart disease and stroke!

At your next appointment (live or via telehealth), talk to your doctor about these measurements so you can build a customized plan together.

You Have the Numbers, Now What?

When it comes to your health plan, following up on your stats and maintaining healthy routines to reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke will put you in better control of your health! You CAN thrive with diabetes, here are a few tips:

To build the best possible treatment plan for YOUR body, and significantly lower your risk of complications it’s important to find out what your numbers are. Following your prescribed lifestyle and medication plan can go a long way in making it happen!

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