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Know Your Numbers

Do You Know Your Numbers? • Cholesterol • Blood Glucose • Blood Pressure • Weight

Taking Charge

Cholesterol • Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found in the blood and body’s cells. • Your body makes and produces all the cholesterol you need. • We get extra cholesterol from the foods we eat. • Cholesterol is found in four legged animals.

Types of Lipids (Cholesterol) • LDL - low density lipoprotein is bad cholesterol. This clogs your arteries and increases your risk of heart disease. • Triglycerides - (a form of fat) come from food and are made by the body. • HDL - high density lipoprotein is good cholesterol. This clears fat from your blood and is linked to a lower risk of heart disease.

Lipid (Cholesterol) Values

Causes of High Lipids • The foods you eat - Eating trans fats, saturated fats, and cholesterol can raise your cholesterol • Being overweight • Being inactive • Age • Family History • Some diseases can raise lipids

Blood Glucose • Blood glucose is also known as blood sugar • Glucose comes from the carbohydrate foods we eat. • Glucose is the main source of energy for our body. • Insulin is a hormone that helps your body’s cells use the glucose. • Insulin is produced in the pancreas and released into the blood when the amount of glucose in the blood rises.

Blood Glucose Values

Blood Glucose Tests • Fasting blood sugar measures the blood glucose after you have not eaten for at least 8 hours. • Hb. A 1 c measures the average blood glucose over 2 -3 months.

Symptoms of High Blood Glucose • Urinating more frequently than usual • Losing weight without trying • Unusual thirst • Feeling very hungry • Having blurred vision

You are at Risk for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes if you: • Are overweight • Lack physical activity • Have a Family history of diabetes • Are a woman who had gestational diabetes

Blood Pressure • Systolic - the pressure when the heart beats (top number) • Diastolic - the pressure when the heart is at rest (bottom number)

Blood Pressure Values Blood Pressure Category Systolic mm Hg (upper #) Diastolic mm Hg (lower #) Normal less than 120 and less than 80 Prehypertension 120 – 139 or 80 – 89 High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Stage 1 140 – 159 or 90 – 99 High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Stage 2 160 or higher or 100 or higher Hypertensive Crisis (Emergency care needed) Higher than 180 or Higher than 110

Causes of High Blood Pressure • • • Smoking Being overweight Lack of physical activity Too much salt in the diet Drinking too much alcohol Family History of high blood pressure

Body Mass Index • Body mass index (BMI) - based on weight and height and estimates the effect of weight on health. • A higher BMI increases the risk of high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, some cancers, and type 2 diabetes. • Waist circumference is another way to identify weight problems for adults.

Body Mass Index Values

What is a Healthy Weight • Healthy eating, activity and exercise habits are most important. • Reaching a healthy weight isn't just about reaching a certain number. • Healthy lifestyle changes will work better than dieting.

Managing My Numbers Get Moving • Get at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week • Sit for 60: Move for 3

Managing My Numbers Reach a healthy weight o Improves cholesterol levels o Reduces risk of heart disease o Reduces blood pressure o Helps regulate blood glucose o Creates less stress on your joints making it easier to move!

Managing My Numbers Eat a heart-healthy diet • Avoid trans fats (processed & fast foods containing partially hydrogenated oil, shortening & stick margarine. ) • Restrict – white flour products, white rice, white potatoes, sugars/sweets

Managing My Numbers Eat a heart-healthy diet To raise HDL, regularly consume: whole soy foods, green tea, Shitake mushrooms, chili peppers, onions, garlic, oily fish, olive oil, avocado, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds

Managing My Numbers Eat a heart healthy diet • Limit salt to one teaspoon (2300 mg) per day • Season with herbs, spices and low sodium flavorings instead of table salt • Eat fewer processed foods

Managing My Numbers Rethink your drink - Drink water!

Managing My Numbers If you drink alcohol, drink less Alcohol can raise blood pressure and add extra calories. One drink = 12 oz of beer, 5 oz wine, or 1 ½ oz hard liquor.

Managing My Numbers • Take your medication as prescribed If you have been prescribed medicine for blood pressure, cholesterol, prediabetes/diabetes etc. it’s important to take it as prescribed. • If you smoke…quit Avoid second & third hand smoke

Managing My Numbers Find healthy ways to manage stress

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