ABC
for Good Diabetes Care
 
A
AIC* Get your HbAIC* test done at least twice a year.(Target:Below 7)
Albuminuria Get your urine micro albumin test done at least twice a year.(Target:Below 30)
Asprin
            
Check with your doctor if you need to take asprin daily.
B
Biood pressure Get your blood pressurechecked every visit.( Target:Below 130/80)
C
Cholesterol Get your LDL (bad Cholesterol) levels checked at least once a year.     (Target:Below 100)
D
Diabetes education Know about Diabetes & get updated regularly.
E
Eye exam Get your eyes examined regularly, get checked at least twice a year.
F
Foot care Check your feet daily. Request your doctor to check them every visit. Get an extensive foot exam done once year .
G
Glucose (sugar) Control your blood glucose & do Self – monitoring as & when required .
H
Healthy life style Exercise regularly & stay healthy .
I
Identify special medical needs Voice your health concerns to your doctor. Follow your doctor’s advice.