Get checked:
Visit your
doctor for a
yearly blood
test to check
kidney
function
2 Kidneys
Because uncontrolled
blood sugars break down
the smallest blood vessels
in the body, the kidneys
are particularly at risk- their tiny vessels do a lot
of heavy lifting to eliminate
toxic waste from your
body. Keeping blood
glucose under control
prevents kidney disease.
Heart
Diabetes can damage blood vessels
and lead to heart attack or stroke.
To protect your ticker, ensure that you get your
daily servings of fruits and vegies, whole grains,
and healthy fats from nuts, olive oil, and fish.
Lose weight if you need to and raise your heart
rate with exercise for at least 150 minutes per
week, with activities such as walking or swimming.
If necessary, your doc might put you on blood
pressure and lipid-improving meds.1