You may work hard to manage your diabetes. You might eat well, stay active, and take your medication consistently.
But if you’re not staying up to date on certain key health metrics, you may be missing out on a chance to better manage your diabetes in the long run. "Knowing your numbers" can also help to reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke, or other diabetes-related complications.
Dr. Knoepflmacher is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where he also maintains a private practice.
Dr. Chaudhry is an Endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health in New York City.
Sandra Arévalo is a spokesperson for the American Association of Diabetes Educators and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and director of nutrition services and community outreach at South Bronx Health Center.
References
American Diabetes Association. (n.d.). Diabetes and high blood pressure.
American Heart Association. (2021). Cholesterol and diabetes.
Gray, N., et al. (2015). The relationship between BMI and the onset of diabetes mellitus and its complications. Southern Medical Journal.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2016). 4 steps to manage your diabetes for life.
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