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MANAGING
TYPE 2 DIABETES
Superior
Family
Medical
Clinic
KNOW YOUR DIABETES ABCs
A for the A1C test
 Shows blood glucose (blood sugar) levels for the last three months
 Goal for most people with diabetes is below 7
B for Blood pressure
 Goal for most people with diabetes is below 130/80
C for Cholesterol
 LDL goal for most people with diabetes is less than 100
 HDL goal for most people with diabetes is above 40
KNOW
YOUR
TARGETS!
MAKE HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES
 Eat variety of colorful
vegetables and fruits
 Choose foods with
high fiber
 Look for whole grain
cereals, breads, pasta,
and rice
 Reduce fat intake
 Choose lean meats and
low- or non-fat dairy
 Drink water
MAKE TIME FOR EXERCISE
 Exercise 30 to 60
minutes daily
 Fit more physical
activity into your day
 Park your car farther
from destination
 Walk during lunch break
 Take stairs instead of
elevator
 Get friends and family
involved
Brisk walking is
great exercise!
TAKE CONTROL