✓ Cholesterol lowering pills (statins) to protect you
✓ Blood pressure pills (ACE inhibitors or ARBs) to protect you
✓ ASA (Aspirin) to protect you
✓ Talk to your health care provider about newer blood sugar lowering drugs which are proven to also reduce heart disease
If you are a woman before menopause, discuss your plans for pregnancy and/or contraception BEFORE starting these medications. These medications are suggested even if your blood pressure or cholesterol is already at target.
✓ Cholesterol lowering pills (statins) to protect you
✓ Blood pressure pills (ACE inhibitors or ARBs) to protect you
✓ ASA (Aspirin) to protect you
If you are a woman before menopause, discuss your plans for pregnancy and/or contraception BEFORE starting these medications. These medications are suggested even if your blood pressure or cholesterol is already at target.
✓ Cholesterol lowering pills (statins) to protect you
✓ Blood pressure pills (ACE inhibitors or ARBs) to protect you
If you are a woman before menopause, discuss your plans for pregnancy and/or contraception BEFORE starting these medications. These medications are suggested even if your blood pressure or cholesterol is already at target.
✓ Cholesterol lowering pills (statins) to protect you
If you are a woman before menopause, discuss your plans for pregnancy and/or contraception BEFORE starting these medications. These medications are suggested even if your blood pressure or cholesterol is already at target.
Based on the information provided, vascular protection medication is not recommended.
Work with your healthcare team on your ABCDEs to help you live well with diabetes.