10 Simple Ways that Will Help You Avoid Diabetes Complications

#8 – Heart Disease Risk and Diabetes

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Heart disease can be one of the most severe diabetes complications. So pay close attention to your risk by checking these ABCs:

A1C level: This is a measure of your blood sugar control on average for the last 2 to 3 months. You might need to check it two or more times per year. It is important to talk to your doctor about setting a goal.

Blood pressure: Your goal here should be keeping your blood pressure under 140/80 mm Hg.

Cholesterol: LDL should be 100 mg/d or less, while HDL should be more than 40 mg/dl in men and above 50 in women; and triglycerides should be under 150 mg/dl.