Being diagnosed with diabetes usually seems overwhelming at first. You are told so many things you need to do to prevent problems... and there are so many problems to prevent.
The key to dealing with diabetes is to take small steps every day and you will be fine. Every time do a little something to take care of your diabetes, the more in control and less scared you will feel.
Here is a quick guide to managing your diabetes .
You won't be able manage you diabetes alone. You will need help from:
A good way to get started is to bookmark this page and read a couple of articles per day. Make friends with someone else who has been recently diagnosed so you can help each other.
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The A1C test is a simple lab test that reflects your average blood glucose level over the last 3 months. A small blood sample to check your A1C can be taken at any time of the day.
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The A1C test is the best test for you and your health care
team to know how well your treatment plan is working
over time.
The test shows if your blood glucose levels
have been close to normal or too high.
The higher the
amount of glucose in your blood, the higher your A1C
result will be. A high A1C result will increase your
chances for serious health problems.
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You and your health care team should discuss the A1C
goal that is right for you. For most people with diabetes,
the A1C goal is less than 7.
An A1C higher than 7 means
that you have a greater chance of eye disease, kidney
disease, or nerve damage.
Lowering your A1C—by any
amount— can improve your chances of staying healthy.
If your number is 7 or
more, or above your goal,
ask your health care team
about changing your
treatment plan to bring
your A1C number down.
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Keeping your A1C less than 6 if you are pregnant will
help ensure a healthy baby.
If possible, women should
plan ahead and work to get their A1C below 6 before
getting pregnant.
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Ask for an A1C test at least twice a year.
Get the test more
often if your blood glucose stays too high or if your
treatment plan changes.
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