Ask your doctor if you are at risk if you have a family history of diabetes. If you have diabetes it is important for you to monitor your blood sugar and …
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Know the Symptoms
Many people dont know that if you can recognize the symptoms of a stroke
you can save not only your life, but maybe the life of someone else By
being able to recognize symptoms and understand that they signal an
emergency, you are able to seek medical attention quickly Treatment exists
to minimize the effects of stroke; however it must be given within 3 hours
of the first symptom It is easy for people to recognize stroke symptoms by
learning to Act FAST
F Face Ask the person to smile Does one side of the face droop?
A Arm Ask the person to raise both arms Does one arm drift
downward?
S Speech Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence Are the words
slurred?
T Time If you observe any of these signs, then its time to call
9-1-1
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Control Blood Pressure
Did you knowHigh blood pressure is the number one cause of stroke? Yet,
nearly 60 million
Americans - 29 million women - have high blood pressure,
and almost a third do not even know
Have your blood pressure checked at least once a year - more often if
you have a history of high blood pressure, have had a heart attack,
are diabetic or are overweight
Know your family medical history If high blood pressure runs in your
family its important that you ask your doctor about how to control
your blood pressure
If you have high blood pressure its important to follow the
recommendations of your doctor, which may include changes in diet,
regular exercise and the use of medication
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Manage Cholesterol
Next time you think about burgers and fries consider thisThere are many
things that can cause arteries to become blocked and possibly cause a
stroke One of these is the gradual build-up of cholesterol, called
plaque There are two types of cholesterol: low-density lipoproteins LDL
and high-density lipoproteins HDL
Its important to
understand your numbers as they are key measurements
of your stroke risk
For most people the combined HDL good cholesterol and LDL bad
cholesterol should fall below 200
Maintain a healthy cholesterol level by eating a diet low in saturated
fat and incorporating exercise into your routine
Ask your doctor how you can improve any numbers that are not in normal
range
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Manage Diabetes
Did you know that 62 million people in the US are unaware that they have
diabetes? People with diabetes have an increased risk of stroke because
diabetes adversely affects the arteries Stroke risk is two-and-a-half
times higher in people with diabetes compared to those without diabetes
Ask your doctor if you are at risk if you have a family history of
diabetes It may be necessary for you to be tested regularly
If you have diabetes it is important for you to monitor your blood
sugar and weight gain, including A1C levels
Take medicine as directed including
insulin Follow the treatment
guidelines of your doctor and if you have any questions make sure to
ask your doctor
Watch your diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels
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Make Lifestyle Changes
Many people dont knowStroke is one of the most preventable of all life-
threatening health problems By making simple lifestyle changes you can
reduce your risk of stroke
Get moving, stay active and incorporate exercise into your daily
routine
Dont smoke and if you do, quit It may be one of the very best things
you can do for your health
Eat a well-balanced diet that is low in fat and sodium but rich in
fruits, vegetables and whole grains
Drink alcohol only in moderation
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Stroke Happens Suddenly
Stroke is not just your parents disease Women and men of all ages are at
risk of stroke
This year alone, 100,000 young and middle-aged women will
suffer a stroke A National Stroke Association poll found that 1/3 of women
could not recognize even one stroke symptom
Stroke symptoms come-on suddenly Know these symptoms They could save your
life:
Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one
side of the body;
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding;
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes;
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination;
Sudden severe headache with no known cause
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