London Drugs Flyer - 10/21-04/30/2022 (Page 26)

health checks an a1c blood test can help you a1c determine if your blood glucose has been at your target level over the past problems foot your healthcare provider should check that people with diabetes will develop wounds on their feet and less likely that they will feel the wounds small injuries can become infected and lead to serious and informing your healthcare provider as soon as you blood the target blood pressure for most but a higher blood pressure may be ask your healthcare provider if it would be helpful for you to check your blood pressure at home between visits cholesterol to heart disease and stroke kidney people with diabetes should have year to see how well their kidneys are looks for the presence of a protein called albumin in the dental health see your dentist every six months to monitor the health of your teeth and gums some people with diabetes should ecg every three to five years to screen would be right for you checks all of the medications you take-prescription sure they are right for you and that they don't interact nonprescription drugs that people with diabetes should scheduling your medication review eye people with diabetes should have exam regular comprehensive dilated eye exams performed by an optometrist can cause them to leak blood or fluid and affect vision controlling blood glucose and blood pressure levels discovered can reduce the risk of vision loss weight you should have your weight checked overweight—or if you are at a healthy weight for your height but carry most of your weight around your middle—your waist circumference should be measured as well that includes your recommended health check schedule along with your eating and activity