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Diabetes Complications
You Can Prevent Diabetes Complications!
Research has shown that managing your diabetes by keeping your blood
sugar well controlled can reduce your risk of complications.
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You can keep your blood sugar under control through meal planning,
exercise, and medicine.
Some complications that can occur in Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Vision Loss
Nerve damage
Heart Disease
. Circulation Problems
. Infections
. Dental Problems
Staying Healthy with
Diabetes
Have Regular Check-ups
. Visit Your medical doctor or diabetes specialist
(endocrinologist) every 3 months
' See your eye doctor (ophthalmologist) every 6 months
' See your doctor (podiatrist) as needed
' Visit your dentist every 6 months
Have Regular Screening Tests for
Diabetes Complications
Your doctor will order a blood test called an Alc
every 3 to 6 months. The Alc number is an average
of what your diabetes control has been for a 3-month
period of time. The AIc is measured in a percent.
The normal A Ic is 4 to 6 for non diabetes. For diabetics it is best
if the AIc is below 7. Studies have shown that
complications of diabetes can be prevented if the AIc
is 7 or below
Your doctor will order a urine test for microalbumin at
least once a year. This can show if you have
early signs of kidney disease. lf this test is positive,
you may be able to take medicine to slow down
kidney damage.
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Diabetes
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