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Education. Learning about diabetes will help reduce your risk factors and prevent related health problems. Many people are unknowingly at risk or living with diabetes -- ask your doctor if you should be tested. Diabetes ABCs. Manage your A1c (blood sugar), Blood pressure and Cholesterol levels. This will minimize your chances of secondary health problems, such as heart attack or stroke. Self-management. Control your diabetes by maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly and taking prescribed medication. UVa's diabetes educators will work with you to tailor nutrition, goal setting and diabetes monitoring to fit your life. Routine care. Visit your physician at least twice a year. This will ensure you detect problems early and receive the proper treatment. UVa's team of diabetes physicians, educators, nutritionists and exercise counselors work together to evaluate each patient and provide the best treatment program. Meet UVa's team of physicians devoted to diabetes treatment. |
