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ABC of Diabetes

May 16, 2020 by Dr. Arpan Bhattacharyya

Diabetes is not the problem only with blood sugar, there are a lot of common problems are associated with Type 2 Diabetes like High BP, high Cholesterol, Obesity, high Uric acid, etc.

It is important to understand these from the beginning for holistic treatment of Diabetes which stats with healthy eating habits, regular exercise and stopping smoking. Also, no more than moderate alcohol consumption is allowed.

Control the ABCs of Diabetes

So, we need to take ACE/ARB (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin 2 receptor blockers) group of medicines to protect kidney/heart, control lipids and BP.

Asprin, now we are only suggesting for high-risk people like people having a heart problem or stroke. Not to forget the importance of checking Eye and Feet at regular intervals.

AAdvice – Diet, Exercise, Testing, No smoking
BBP less than 130/80
CCholesterol less than 160 mg%
DDiabetes control HbA1c 7%
EEye check once in a year
FFeet check once a year
GGuardian medicines: Aspirin, ACE inhibitors.
ABC of Diabetes. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

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Filed Under: Diabetes Tagged With: ACE, Aspirin, Cholesterol, Diet, Exercise, HbA1C

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