Taking Control of Your Diabetes

One of the most of important things you can do when you are diabetic is understand your disease. No matter where you are in your journey, it is essential that you know the ABC’s of diabetes and more. But let’s start with the basics:

A is for A1C

a test indicates your blood glucose levels. It should be less than seven and checked twice a year. Ask your doctor to explain A1C to you.

B is for Blood Pressure

and it should be below 130/80 and checked regularly.

C is for Cholesterol

(LDL or "bad"), which should be below 100 and checked every year.

Order our new brochure, “Taking Control of Your Diabetes.” It’s a good start to understanding diabetes. It also contains a “diabetes checklist” to take to your doctor’s appointment and “questions for your pharmacist,” concerning medication

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