Fine. I am controlling Diabetes mellitus type 2 by diet, exercise, drugs and periodical medical checkup.
ABCs for good Diabetes Care.
(1) Get your Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test done at least four times a year. (Target: Below 7).
(2) Urea, creatinine, potassium-blood test to be done every year for kidney function.
(3) Albumin-creatinine ratio. Get your urine test done atleast once in a year for kidney function. (Target:Micro-albuminuria: Below 30).
(4) Aspirin Check with your doctor if you need to take aspirin daily.
(5) Blood pressure. Get your blood pressure checked every visit. (Target: For diabetic patients below 130/80 mm Hg. Others 140/90 mm Hg.)
(6) Abdominal circumference (Target: For male-90 cms. For female-80 cms)
(7) Fasting lipid profile (Cholesterol) Get your LDL (bad cholesterol) levels checked at least once a year. (Target: For diabetic patients-below 70 mg/dL. Others below 100 mg/dL). Triglycerides. (Target: Less than 150 mg/dL) Serum Cholesterol (Target: Less than 200 mg/dL) HDL (good cholesterol) (Target: More than 40 mg/dL)
(8) Diabetes Education. Know about diabetes & get updated regularly.
(9) Eye exam. Get your eyes examined regularly, get checked at least once a year.
(10) Teeth. Get your teeth examined by a Dentist and get tartar (plaque) removed once in a year.
(11) Foot care. Check your feet daily . Request your doctor to check them every visit. Get an extensive foot examination done once in a year.
(12) Mono-filament test & Bio-thesiometry for every year for assessing neuropathy.
(13)Glucose (Sugar) test. Control your blood glucose & do self-monitoring as & when required. (Target: Fasting blood sugar 60-100 mg/dL; Postprandial blood sugar 2 hours after food-Less than 140 mg/dL)
(14)Health life style. Exercise regularly & stay healthy.
(15)Identify special medical needs. Voice your health concerns to your doctor . Follow your doctor’s advice.
2007-05-07 03:12:42
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answered by gangadharan nair 7
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I'm just fine,but the real question is how are you ? I have type 2 diebetes and psoriatic arthritis and I am only 43 but I'm still here and taking care of it ! I really hope you are alright !!! Take care buddy !!!
2007-05-07 14:49:50
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answered by David G, Jeff Gordon Rules !!!!! 7
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wonderful! thank you, how u doin buddy?
2007-05-07 10:16:03
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answered by Matthew 4
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fine!
2007-05-07 10:03:55
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answered by Big fat daddy 1
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i'm great. thanks for asking.
2007-05-07 11:08:32
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answered by erin 2
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