12019 - Diabetes and Heart Disease

Completely updated and reorganized to align with the American Diabetes Association approach to preventing heart disease through a focus on managing blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol. A positive tone, interactive charts and getting-started tips throughout this booklet encourage behavior change to help patients with diabetes reduce risk of heart disease. Engaging full-color photos and enhanced anatomical artwork support shared decision discussions and illustrate positive behaviors. * Diabetes and its link to heart disease * Understanding and monitoring blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar * Risk factor goal numbers tracking chart * Goal setting: Your Heart-Health Plan * Heart-healthy eating * Managing weight * Adding activity * Resources for stopping smoking; tracking your triggers * Understanding diabetes and heart medications; taking medications safely * Getting support: your health care team, family, friends, support groups * Signs of heart attack or stroke * Resources for learning more * 24 pages, full-color photography and enhanced anatomical artwork