A1C:
1.Your A1c reflects your average blood glucose level for the past 8-12 weeks
2. It is used to determine how well you are managing your blood sugar
3. A goal of less than 7% is desriable
BLOOD PRESSURE
1. People with diabetes should aim for a blood pressure level below 130/80 mm Hg.
2. You should Monitor Blood Pressure at each routine diabetes visit
CHOLOESTROL(LIPIDS)
1.Direct LDL Cholesterol is called BAD CHOLESTROL becuase too much of LDL sticks to the walls of blood vessels and blocks the flow of blood leading to heart attacks and strokes
2.Most diabetes will benefit with anti cholesterol medications