Kaiser Permanente thrive » stroke http://thrivewithkp.org Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:00:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 Diabetes doesn’t have to control you. You can control it. Here’s how to take control. http://thrivewithkp.org/exercise-fitness/diabetes-doesn%e2%80%99t-control-you-you-control-it-here%e2%80%99s-how-to-take-control/ http://thrivewithkp.org/exercise-fitness/diabetes-doesn%e2%80%99t-control-you-you-control-it-here%e2%80%99s-how-to-take-control/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:58:49 +0000 admin10kavesian http://thrivewithkp.org/?p=223 If you have diabetes, you face a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and other complications such as eye, kidney, and nerve disease. The good news is it’s treatable.

An important first step is working with your doctor to develop a diabetes action plan. If you don't have one, learn how [...]]]> If you have diabetes, you face a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and other complications such as eye, kidney, and nerve disease. The good news is it’s treatable.

An important first step is working with your doctor to develop a diabetes action plan. If you don't have one, learn how to select a physician.

Here’s what to expect  from the initial screening:

  • a screening blood sugar test
  • a blood test for A1c (glycohemoglobin)
  • blood pressure check
  • blood lipid levels (including cholesterol) and lab tests for kidney function
  • an eye exam every 1 to 2 years
  • a foot exam

Here’s what you’ll need to do down the road:

  • Control your blood sugar.
  • Eat well.
  • Maintain a healthy weight.
  • Measure your blood pressure at home, and take steps to control it.
  • Quit smoking.
  • Stay active.
  • Control your cholesterol level and other lipids (fat) in your blood.
  • Check your feet every day. Look for any signs of redness, swelling, sores, cracks, or extreme dryness.
  • Wear a medical alert bracelet for emergencies.
  • Have a sick-day plan.
  • Get a flu shot.
  • Travel safely.

But take heart, living well with diabetes is possible with help from your health care specialists and by taking charge.  Learn more about diabetes.

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Many health issues that affect our communities are complicated. But that doesn’t mean the solutions need to be.

A simple treatment involving only three medications is helping people with diabetes reduce their risk of heart attack, stroke, and blindness. Doctors with Kaiser Permanente found that treating them with ALL (short for aspirin, lovastatin, [...]]]> Reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes with simple medicationsMany health issues that affect our communities are complicated. But that doesn’t mean the solutions need to be.

A simple treatment involving only three medications is helping people with diabetes reduce their risk of heart attack, stroke, and blindness. Doctors with Kaiser Permanente found that treating them with ALL (short for aspirin, lovastatin, and lisinopril) reduces the chances of a heart attack by more than 50 percent.

"We tell our patients, 'This will save your lives,'" says Jennifer Tuteur, MD, who oversees the care of 1,600 patients with diabetes.

Learn how Dr. Tuteur and others are using ALL to give patients a better chance at healthier lives.

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