Babies born in the United
States since 2000 have a 1-in-3 change of getting diabetes.
Every day in the United States, more than 800 people die
from diabetes.
 But you can do
things to help prevent
the disease,
or live healthier
if you already
have it.
You can learn
about exercising and eating right. Ask your primary care
provider about health education classes in your community.
You can also get information on exercising, eating right,
and preventive tests for people with diabetes on our web
site. |
If you have diabetes, you should have the medical tests that
help you avoid complications. Here are five that CareOregon
recommends:
Blood pressure—Every visit to your PCP. Risk of heart disease
is higher with diabetes.
Blood sugar—At least every six months get a hemoglobin A1c
test. But if you're having trouble meeting your treatment goals,
get this test every three months.
Dilated eye exam—Every year have an exam for changes in
your eye that can lead to blindness.
Kidney function—Every year you should get a urine test for
microalbuminuria. This will help make sure your kidneys
are healthy.
Lipids—Every year get a test for cholesterol and other fats in blood that
can affect your heart health.
There are other tests you should get, such as foot exams. Talk to your PCP, look in your CareOregon
handbook or visit the diabetes page on our web site. |
