Good control of blood pressure can reduce your risk of this condition that usually occurs in older adults. Don't forget!
Dementia
The goal blood pressure for people diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension)
<130/80
According to the American Diabetes Association, this is the goal A1c for people diagnosed with diabetes
<7%
The time that thyroid medication should be taken
first thing in the morning, fasting
This is considered the 'bad' type of cholesterol and should be <100
LDL
Medications that treat hallucinations caused by this condition can cause weight gain, but it can be effectively managed if you tell your doctor right away.
psychosis
This medication helps to lower heart rate in people with heart disease, but is also effective for performance anxiety
propranolol
This diabetes medication can also help prevent weight gain caused by antipsychotics
metformin
Someone may have symptoms of this mental illness if their thyroid hormones are too low
depression
Cholesterol should be checked at least this frequently when someone takes an antipsychotic
once a year
Anxiety
The American Heart Association recommends this many minutes per week of moderate to vigorous activity to reduce blood pressure.
150
These kinds of foods should be avoided by people with diabetes because of the risk of increasing blood sugar too much
processed, sugary foods
Someone may have symptoms of this mental illness if their thyroid hormones are too high
anxiety or psychosis
Exercise and healthy diet can help to increase this 'good' type of cholesterol
HDL
This condition can be improved by SSRIs, diet, and exercise. If this condition is effectively managed it can reduce A1c
Depression
Some psychiatric medication doses need to be adjusted if untreated blood pressure eventually worsens this
kidney function
<70
How often should someone with thyroid disease have their thyroid hormone levels checked?
every 6-12 months and also after medication adjustment
Not only can this supplement help to lower triglycerides, but it can also improve mood
omega3 fatty acids (fish oil)