Lack of
physical activity
Being
overweight
Eating
fatty foods
Causes of High Cholesterol
Manage Your Cholesterol
- Total Cholesterol: less than 200
- HDL (good cholesterol):
- greater than 50 for women
- greater than 40 for men
- LDL (bad cholesterol): less than 100
- Triglycerides: less than 150
For more information about Cholesterol visit the American Heart Association’s website at: www.americanheart.org.
Follow a Meal Plan
To learn more about meal planning and portion sizes go to the Main Menu and select the Meal Planning section.
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Exercise
- Makes you feel better
- Helps lower your blood sugar
Check Your Blood Sugar (A1C)
Ask your doctor to check an A1C level every 3 to 6 months.
Good A1C level: 7% or less.
Blood Sugar Goal
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends the following blood sugar goals for people with diabetes:
Before meals and at bedtime: 70-1301-2 hours after a meal: less than 180
Before meals and at bedtime: 70-1301-2 hours after a meal: less than 180
Ask your doctor to see what blood sugar range is right for you!
Why Check Blood Sugar?
If you keep your blood sugar levels in good control you may:
- Protect yourself from serious problems related to diabetes
- Feel much better
Check Your Blood Sugar
- Check your blood sugar every day
- Write down all of your results
Daily Self Care
Take your insulin or oral medications
Check your blood sugar
Get enough sleep
