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Diabetes care: 10 ways to avoid complications
1. Make a commitment to managing your diabetes
3. Keep your blood pressure and cholesterol under control
4. Schedule regular physicals and eye exams
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1. Commit to managing your diabetes
2. Don't smoke
3. Manage your blood pressure and cholesterol
4. Make regular physicals and eye exams
5. Keep your vaccines up to date
6. Take care of your teeth
7. Pay attention to your feet
8. Consider a daily aspirin
9. If you drink alcohol, do so responsibly
10. Take stress seriously
3. Keep your blood pressure and cholesterol under control
4. Schedule regular physicals and eye exams
Content
1. Commit to managing your diabetes
2. Don't smoke
3. Manage your blood pressure and cholesterol
4. Make regular physicals and eye exams
5. Keep your vaccines up to date
6. Take care of your teeth
7. Pay attention to your feet
8. Consider a daily aspirin
9. If you drink alcohol, do so responsibly
10. Take stress seriously
4. Make regular physicals and eye exams
Have 2 to 4 diabetes checkups each year, plus your yearly physical.
During these visits, your healthcare professional asks about your nutrition and activity level and looks for any other medical conditions and diabetes-related complications. Complications can include signs of kidney damage, nerve damage and heart disease. Your physical exam includes checking your feet and looking for any issues that may need treatment.
Also have an eye exam each year. Your eye care specialist checks for signs of retinal damage, cataracts and glaucoma, which can be related to diabetes.
