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lthy 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