REACH
What is equity?
The state, quality or ideal of being just, impartial and fair.
The CDC estimates that this number of Americans have prediabetes
1/3
What is high blood pressure (systolic/diastolic)
Consistently above 130/80
Collaboration with your health care team
A stress reduction technique
Grounding, deep breathing, exercise, meditation, positive thinking, self-care
What are two chronic conditions can REACH provide resources for
Hypertension and Diabetes
2-3 months
For a blood pressure diary, how often should you take your blood pressure
Twice a day (morning and evening) around the same time each day
Carb counting means 1 carb serving is how many grams of carbs
15 carbs
Done yearly to help manage your blood pressure
yearly primary care visits
REACH's mission
To improve the health of the communities we serve
A symptom of hyperglycemia
Increased thirst or hunger, frequent urination, weak or tired, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting.
Daily salt intake recommended by FDA
2,300mg
When should blood sugar levels be taken?
When physician recommends, but typically in the morning, before meals, 2 hours after meals, and at bedtime.
Symptoms of high blood pressure
connect resources such as food, home repairs, and transportation. Mobile care teams deployed to client’s homes, remote monitoring, distributing resources such as blood pressure cuffs and glucometers, and offering education classes
A fasting blood sugar level that your doctor will use to help diagnose diabetes
126mg/dl and above
Recommended weekly exercise
150 minutes per week
Not missed. Small and Frequent
The CDC estimates that 40% of American's sodium intake comes from these food (name 1 or more)
Deli meat sandwiches, Pizza, Burritos and tacos, Soups, Savory Snacks (e.g. chips, crackers, popcorn) Poultry, Pasta mixed dishes, Burgers, Egg dishes and omelets.
As outlined by the Health Equity Resource Act, REACH is helping to create what type of communtiy
Health Equity Resource Community
Unchecked glucose levels can lead to
Blindness, kidney disease, neuropathy, increased infections, heart disease, gum disease.
Why does nicotine raise blood pressure
vasoconstrictor
How does activity help to manage diabetes
Cells become more sensitive to insulin with increased activity and works effectively to lower your blood glucose.
A food item that states low sodium means
140mg of sodium or less