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GlucoMenu® Tip of the Day:
The ABC's of Diabetes:
- A1c test reveals what your average blood sugar has been
running over the past 3 months. The American Diabetes Association
(ADA) recommends striving for an A1c of less than 7% for those with diabetes.
- Blood pressure indicates risk for heart disease when
elevated. The ADA recommends a blood pressure less than 130/80 for
those with diabetes.
- Cholesterol that is commonly called the bad
cholesterol is known as LDL cholesterol. This bad cholesterol
increases risk for heart disease. The ADA recommends a LDL cholesterol
level below 100 mg/dl for those with diabetes.
Ask for these tests at your next doctor visit to size up how
you are doing with diabetes management.
Christine Carlson, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDE
GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director
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