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ealthy with Diabetes
A1C – target is usually 7% or less
BP – aim for less than 130/80 mmHg
Cholesterol – LDL cholesterol should be less than
2.0 mmol/L
Drugs to decrease CV risk:
- Blood pressure pills (ACE inhibitors or ARBs). -
Cholesterol-lowering pills (statins).
- ASA if indicated.
- Medications that lower blood sugar with proven
heart benefit ( GLP1 and SGLT2)
Exercise and healthy Eating
Stop Smoking
