Your diabetes mellitus, your targets. Your blood pressure today was: Target People with diabetes have a higher chance of developing certain serious health …
Your diabetes mellitus, your targets
Your blood pressure today was:
Target below 140/80
Blood pressure is an independent risk factor for heart disease; control of
blood pressure reduces the risk of heart disease
Your weight and BMI today were:
Weight BMI
BMI greater than 30 is associated with an increased risk of high blood
pressure and heart disease It is therefore suggested that the target
should be to achieve a BMI less than 30 and preferably less than 25
Reduction in weight may reduce the need for diabetic medication fat cells
absorb insulin and may also help reduce blood pressure and medication for
blood pressure and also reduce the risk of heart disease
Target BMI below 25
Weight
Blood glucose today was:
HBA1C was:
Glucose levels in the blood are controlled by what you eat, how much
insulin your pancreas produces and also how much body fat you have fat
absorbs the insulin and make people less sensitive to insulin
HBA1C - is a measurement, which gives an indication of blood glucose
control over the 3 months prior to the blood test
Target, fasting blood glucose between 4 - 7 mmol/l
HBA1C less
than 7
Your cholesterol was:
Cholesterol is an independent risk factor for heart disease If a high
cholesterol level is added to diabetes, high blood pressure and possibly a
past history of heart disease it becomes essential to reduce the
cholesterol to a normal level
Diet can reduce your cholesterol by 10 - 20
Target, cholesterol less than 5 mmol/l
Name: Date:
It is generally accepted that all people with diabetes mellitus should
be reviewed at least annually The review will help monitor your
diabetic control and try to detect any complications at an early and
treatable stage
People with diabetes have a higher chance of developing certain serious
health problems, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure,
circulation problems, nerve damage, and damage to the kidneys and eyes
The risk is particularly high for people with diabetes who are also
very overweight, who smoke or who are not physically active
You will greatly reduce your risk of developing any of these
complications by controlling your blood glucose and blood pressure
levels, and by eating healthily and doing
regular physical activity
Regular medical check-ups
In the last 10 to 20 years, the care for people with diabetes has improved
dramatically One of the most important developments has been improved
methods of screening which will help us to pick up any health problems at
an early stage so they can be treated more successfully
This is why having regular medical check-ups, at least annually, is so
important
The Practice is moving towards reviewing all adult patients with
diabetes mellitus during the month of their birthday
Physical activity
Physical activity is good for all of us but it is especially important if
you have diabetes as it helps reduce the risk of health complications such
as heart disease and circulatory problems As well as diet and medication,
physical activity is an integral part of diabetes management Even small
changes in activity can help you lead a healthier lifestyle
Walking briskly for thirty minutes five times a week has been nationally
adopted as the minimum requirement for healthy benefits Thirty minutes
spread over the day is equally beneficial and activity within your daily
routine can also burn calories and
improve metabolic function, such as your
bodys response to insulin
Useful information
Diabetes UK
10 Parkway, London NW1 7AA
Tel 020 7424 1000
Fax 020 7424 1001
Email info@diabetesorguk
wwwdiabetesorguk
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