Blood Pressure & Diabetes:Treatment and prevention

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Blood Pressure & Diabetes:Treatment and preventio
Nikheel Kolatkar, M.D.
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Treatment and prevention:

Controlling blood pressure is one of the ABCs of diabetes treatment, according to the American College of Physicians, which include:

* A – Glucose control
* B – Blood pressure control
* C – Cholesterol control

A healthy blood pressure reading is one of the most important factors in preserving kidney function and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. People with diabetes diagnosed with high blood pressure can help keep their disorder under control by scheduling the following tests with their healthcare provider:

*
Every three to four months

o
Glycohemoglobin test. This blood test measures the average amount of glucose in blood over the past few months.

o
Blood pressure check.

o
Weight check.

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Each year

o Cholesterol test. This testing includes total cholesterol, LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, VLDL (“very bad”) cholesterol, HDL (“good”) cholesterol and triglycerides.

o Microalbuminuria test. A urine test that can detect early kidney disease.