If you have Diabetes, you are at a higher risk for having a heart attack or stroke. You can help yourself! Talk to your doctor about the ABC’s of your health.

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A: A1C, a test that measures average blood glucose over the past 2 to 3 months

• B: Blood Pressure

• C: Cholesterol



Use these questions to guide your next visit:


• What are my ABC numbers and what are my ABC goals?
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How often should by ABCs be checked?

• What steps can I take to reach each of my ABC goals?

• Can taking medicines such as aspirin, ACE inhibitors or statins help me reduce my risk for a heart attack or stroke?
• What are symptoms of heart attack and stroke that I need to watch for?