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Top Story:
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| In this episode Fran talks with Diane Jackson about what happened
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| You Can Lower Your Risk for Heart Attack and
Stroke |
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Did you know that diabetes and heart disease are linked? People
with diabetes are at higher risk for a heart attack or a stroke.
Their heart attacks tend to be more serious and can happen early
in life. Both women and men are at risk. But you can help to lower
your risk by keeping your ABCs of diabetes on target.
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for A-1-C.
Your A-1-C check tells you your average blood sugar
for the past 2 to 3 months. It's the check "with a memory."
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for blood pressure.
Your blood pressure numbers tell you the
force of your blood inside your blood vessels. When your pressure
is high, your heart has to work harder.
is for cholesterol.
Your cholesterol numbers tell you about the
amount of fat in your blood. Some kinds, like HDL cholesterol, help
protect your heart. Others, like LDL cholesterol, can clog your
blood vessels or lead to hardening of the arteries.
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All My Pills
Different pills work in different ways to keep
blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol on track. That's
why you might take 2 or more pills for your blood sugar, blood
pressure, or cholesterol. Also, taking an aspirin every day
helps lower your risk. Ask your health care team how your
pills work, when to take them, and if they have side effects
you need to report.
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