[Risk factor management in respect of type 2 diabetic complications: ABC management].
Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is one of the most costly and burdensome chronic diseases in Taiwan and is a condition increasing in epidemic proportions all over the world. The symptoms of T2DM, including hyperglycemia, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia are among the highest risk factors for the development of complications with the disease. Blood sugar control alone is not enough for T2DM management. Proper HbA1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol level have been proven by many researchers to decrease T2DM morbidity and mortality. Therefore, the public and health care providers should know this latest ABC management to decrease the complications in T2DM.
Tsai
Ju-Yi
JY
Departmernt of Nursing, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, and Oriental Institute of Technology College, Taiwan, ROC.
Hu
Huey-Lan Sophia
HL
D001794:Blood Pressure; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood*; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D012308:Risk Management
D002784:Cholesterol; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin