1. TEST/CHECK A1C O Fasting blood glucose check O Post-prandial blood glucose check O (1-2 hours after a meal) Blood pressure OBlood pressure O LDL cholesterol (Lousy cholesterol) O HDL cholesterol (Healthy cholesterol) O Triglycerides O Microalbuminuria O TARGET O Less than 30 µg/mg creatinine O Less than 150 mg/dL O Less than 7% O Greater than 50 mg/dL for women and greater than 40 mg/dL for men O 70-130 mg/dL O Less than 180 mg/dL O Less than 130/80 mmHg O Less than 100 mg/dL (less than 70 mg/dL for people with diabetes and heart disease) *Remember that you and your healthcare provider will work together to set personalized target goals in each of these areas. Targeting Good Health: Test your knowledge Match the diabetes-related test/check on the left to the general target goals on the right DI83923PAR Sponsored by Copyright © 2011. American Association of Diabetes Educators. All rights reserved. Targeting Good Health American Association of Diabetes Educators

2. TEST/CHECK A1C O Fasting blood glucose check O Post-prandial blood glucose check O (1-2 hours after a meal) Blood pressure OBlood pressure O LDL cholesterol (Lousy cholesterol) O HDL cholesterol (Healthy cholesterol) O Triglycerides O Microalbuminuria O TARGET O Less than 30 µg/mg creatinine O Less than 150 mg/dL O Less than 7% O Greater than 50 mg/dL for women and greater than 40 mg/dL for men O 70-130 mg/dL O Less than 180 mg/dL O Less than 130/80 mmHg O Less than 100 mg/dL (less than 70 mg/dL for people with diabetes and heart disease) Targeting Good Health: Test your knowledge How well did you do? Here are the correct answers: DI83923PAR Sponsored by Copyright © 2011. American Association of Diabetes Educators. All rights reserved.

3. Blood Glucose Levels Daily monitoring of your blood glucose is critical to understanding how well you’re managing your diabetes on a daily, and even hourly, basis. Keep a record of your meter readings and review the numbers with your diabetes care team during each healthcare visit. Recommended blood glucose numbers Before meals: 1-2 hours after meals: 70 – 130 mg/dL less than 180 mg/dL A1C Test Your A1C is a simple lab test that reflects your average blood sugar level over the previous three months. It’s the best way for you and your diabetes care team to know how well your treatment plan is working. An A1C of less than 7% will decrease your chances for serious health problems. Level of Control Normal Your Goal Need to Take Action A1C Number 6 % or less less than 7 % 7 % or more My A1C:My Goal A1C: Blood Pressure By measuring your blood pressure, you can tell if your heart is working harder than it should to circulate your blood, which can cause health problems. If you have diabetes, you should aim for a blood pressure reading of less than 130/80 mmHg. My Blood Pressure: / My Goal Blood Pressure: / Know your numbers to prevent complications The target numbers listed on this handout are general recommendations for people with diabetes. However, you and your healthcare provider will work together to set personalized target goals in each of these areas. DI83923PAR Sponsored by Copyright © 2011. American Association of Diabetes Educators. All rights reserved.

4. Cholesterol Cholesterol has three separate parts that can be measured in your blood: Low density lipoproteins or LDL, High-density lipoproteins or HDL, and triglycerides. If levels of LDL are too high, this can lead to build-up of cholesterol in your arteries. HDL, or “good” cholesterol, helps remove cholesterol from your blood. Triglycerides, blood fats, may increase your risks as well. It’s important that all parts of your cholesterol are within healthy levels. For most people with diabetes, cholesterol goals are: LDL - less than 100 mg/dL HDL - greater than 50 mg/dL for women and 40 mg/dL for men. Triglycerides - less than 150 mg/dL My Current Levels (mg/dL)My Goal Levels (mg/dL) LDL HDL Triglycerides Know your numbers to prevent complications Continued... DI83923PAR Sponsored by Copyright © 2011. American Association of Diabetes Educators. All rights reserved.

5. AADE7 ® Self-Care Behaviors Healthy Eating Ideas: Make healthier food choices, Reduce portion sizes, Create a meal plan, Start reading food labels My Goal: Being Active Ideas: Set an exercise schedule, Be active more often or longer, Find a fitness partner, Add activities My Goal: Monitoring Ideas: Follow a set schedule, Record daily blood sugar levels, Focus on identifying patterns My Goal: Measure Progress Goal Review 1 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 1 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 1 week 1 month 3 months 6 months O I did it! O Still Working O Revised O I did it! O Still Working O Revised Start Date Setting Goals for Success Setting goals for each of the AADE7 ® Self-Care Behaviors can help you successfully self- manage your diabetes and reduce your risk of developing complications. Remember, you don’t need to tackle everything at once. Choose just one or a few of these areas to focus on first and then move on to the others once you’re ready. DI83923PAR Sponsored by Copyright © 2011. American Association of Diabetes Educators. All rights reserved.

6. AADE7 ® Self-Care Behaviors Taking Medication Ideas: Take medicines as prescribed. Keep a log of how they make you feel and talk to your provider if you have questions. My Goal: Problem Solving Ideas: Identify non-routine situations (travel, sick days) and make plan for handling them My Goal: Reducing Risks Ideas: Schedule regular eye & dental checkups, check your feet daily, stop smoking My Goal: Healthy Coping Ideas: Keep journal of emotional highs and lows, make plan to seek help if overwhelmed, reach out My Goal: Measure Progress Goal Review 1 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 1 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 1 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 1 week 1 month 3 months 6 months O I did it! O Still Working O Revised O I did it! O Still Working O Revised Start Date Setting Goals for Success DI83923PAR Sponsored by Copyright © 2011. American Association of Diabetes Educators. All rights reserved.