1 Type 2 Diabetes: Are you at risk? Stop by for a risk assessment.  The good news is that you can manage your risk for Type 2 diabetes.  Small steps make a big difference and can help you line a longer, healthier life.  If you are at high risk, your first step is to see your doctor to see if additional testing is needed.

2 Type 1 Diabetes Common Signs and Symptoms Urinating a lot Feeling very thirsty Feeling hungry all the time Feeling tired Blurred vision Sudden weight loss Nausea and vomiting

3 Type 2 Diabetes Common Signs and Symptoms Urinating a lot Feeling very thirsty Feeling hungry all the time Feeling tired Blurred vision Frequent infections or slow healing Tingling, pain, or numbness in hands or feet

4 Diabetes Standards of Care: Manage your ABCs The goal set for many people is less than 7% for this blood test, but your doctor might set different goals for you. High blood pressure causes heart disease. The goal is less than 140/90 mmHg for most people, but your doctor might set different goals for you. A 1c B lood Pressure C holesterol D on’t Smoke LDL or “bad” cholesterol builds up and clogs your blood vessels. HDL or “good” cholesterol helps remove the “bad” cholesterol from yoiur blood vessels. Ask your doctor what your cholesterol numbers should be. Call QUIT-NOW ( ) for support.

5 Diabetes Standards of Care: What Should You Expect At Visits? Talk about your blood glucose meter readings. Take your meter with you Check your blood pressure. Check your weight and talk about ways to reach a reasonable weight. Talk about what you eat. Discuss any lifestyle, work, or emotional changes Discuss your physical activity Check your A1c/eAG At Every Office Visit At Least Every 3 to 6 Months At Least Every 3 to 6 Months At Least Once a Year At Least Once In a Lifetime At Least Once In a Lifetime Check your cholesterol to see your risk of heart and blood vessel disease. Have a dilated eye exam to check for eye problems. Get a flu shot. Have a complete foot exam. Get a pneumonia vaccine If you smoke, talk about ways to quit. Remove shoes and socks for a foot check. Talk about all medicines, including over-the- counter pills, herbs, vitamins, or supplements Ask if you should take aspirin to prevent a heart attack Ask any questions you can about your diabetes care.

6 Ask Your Pharmacist: All Medicines Matter!  Take your medicines as directed. Talk with your pharmacist and your regular doctor if:  You have any allergic reactions to your medicines.  You have any problems with your medicines, like forgetting to take them or having a hard time swallowing them, reading the labels, or affording them.  Your have any changes in your diet or health.  Your are pregnant or breastfeeding.  Keep a list of all the medicines you take, and give your pharmacist and all your health care providers a copy. Be sure the list includes:  Medicines your doctor has prescribed for you.  Vitamins and herbal supplements.  Over-the-counter items, like aspirin, other pain medicine, or cold medicines. Over-the-counter medicines are ones you can buy off the shelf without a doctor’s prescription.  Tell your pharmacist about information you learn after visiting your dentist, eye doctor, foot doctor, or other member of your health care team.  Tell your pharmacist about any new health problems.  Share new test results with your pharmacist. Tips to Manage Your Medications

7 Ask Your Pharmacist: All Medicines Matter!  Make a list of all the medicines (prescription and over-the-counter), supplements, and vitamins you take, and give a copy to your pharmacist and regular doctor.  Work with your pharmacist to make a plan to manage your medicine  Ask your insurance company or pharmacy if you can save money by filling your prescriptions online or by mail. To-do List for Managing Your Medicines

8 Information Resources American Diabetes Association National Diabetes Education Program  DIABETES   CDC-INFO ( )  TTY 