Download or read book Know Your Numbers, Outlive Your Diabetes written by Richard Jackson and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2006-12-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five tests are the cornerstones for monitoring your overall health with diabetes and developing a daily management plan — yet few of the more than 21 million people in the United States living with diabetes know their results of these five tests: A1c Blood pressure Lipids (HDL, LDL, triglycerides) Microalbumin Yearly eye exam Knowing your five key test results will enable you to manage your condition as successfully and fully as possible, and achieve the long and healthy life you want. Dr. Richard Jackson and Amy Tenderich walk you through how to understand each of these factors and then to create a personalized treatment plan for optimum blood-glucose control, heart health, and general diabetes management and well being.