Glossary
Your Guide to Diet and Diabetes - http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/diabetes2/
Introduction
General Overview of Diabetes and Food
Food Groups and Diabetes
Eating for Target Blood Glucose Levels
Eating for Cardiovascular Health
Diabetes Medications
Resources and Recommended Websites
About the Authors
Test Your Knowledge
Diabetes Central
What are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease?
- Elevated blood glucose levels resulting in increased hemoglobin A1c values
- Elevated blood cholesterol
- Elevated Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) level
- Lower than normal High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) level
- Excess body weight
- High blood pressure
- Smoking
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This document is a source of information only, and is not medical advice.
