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What does FAST stand for?
Face, Arm, Speech, Time to call 911
How many servings of fruits and vegetables should we eat daily?
4 to 5 servings, 2 to 2 1/2 cups
What is a normal blood pressure reading?
120/80 and below (Less than 120 for systolic, and less than 80 for diastolic)
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition that causes your blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels to rise too high. These high blood glucose levels can cause damage in different ways, and diabetes makes you more likely to develop heart disease or a stroke.
What is HDL?
High density lipoprotein
Name 3 risk factors for stroke that I could change or treat.
Hypertension / high blood pressure, Diabetes Mellitus, hyperlipidemia / high cholesterol, smoking or vaping, excessive alcohol intake, physical inactivity and obesity, illegal drug use, sleep apnea
What can we do to reduce the risk of getting cyclosporiasis?
•Wash your hands and any fresh produce thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking.
•Cooking can kill the parasite. Since washing alone cannot guarantee Cyclospora removal, you can cook produce to a temperature of at least 158 °F (70°C).
•Learn which foods are more likely to contain the parasite Cyclospora and ways to prevent getting cyclosporiasis.
•Stay up to date on food recalls and outbreaks.
What is blood pressure and high blood pressure?
BP: When your heart beats, it pumps blood into your blood vessels. HBP: is when your blood pressure is consistently too high, any blood pressure that is 130/80 and higher
What are the three types of diabetes?
Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and Diabetes in Pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes)
What is LDL?
Low density lipoprotein
What is the most common type of stroke?
Ischemic stroke
What is the recommended sodium limit daily?
The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day and moving toward an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day for most adults as an optimal goal.
What can I do to lower my blood pressure readings?
Eat smart, move more, manage weight, no nicotine, sleep well, less or no alcohol, reduce stress
What is a normal blood sugar level and A1C test level?
Blood sugar levels change throughout the day depending on when you last ate. For individuals without diabetes, typical levels include:
•Fasting (no food for at least 8 hours): Less than 100 mg/dL
•Before meals: 70 to 99 mg/dL
•1 to 2 hours after a meal: Less than 140 mg/dL
•A1C (average blood sugar over 3 months): Less than 5.7%
What is cholesterol? Name at least two of the three types.
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that comes from two sources.
oBody: Your liver makes the cholesterol your body needs.
oFood: Cholesterol comes from the food you eat from animals.
• It travels in your body by lipoproteins: low- density cholesterol (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
Triglycerides
What is a brain bleed?
Hemorrhagic stroke
What are some healthy diet tips?
•Follow an overall heart-healthy diet that emphasizes:
• Variety of fruits and vegetables
• Whole-grains
• Fat-free or Low-fat dairy products
• Plant-based proteins, and skinless poultry and fish
• Nuts and legumes
• Non-tropical vegetable oils
• Limiting saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, fatty meats, sweets and sugary drinks, alcohol
What is a hypertensive emergency and what should I do?
Higher than 180/120 mm Hg with symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, back pain, numbness, weakness, a change in vision, or difficulty speaking - I need to call 911 immediately!
How do I take care of my feet daily?
•Inspect your feet daily using a handheld mirror.
•Wash your feet daily with mild soap and warm water.
•Do not soak feet.
•After cleaning and drying feet, apply moisturizer all over your feet but not in between the toes.
•Keep your toenails trimmed short, but not too short.
•No over-the-counter corn or callus removers.
•Avoid going barefoot. Wear socks and shoes.
•See a podiatrist regularly.
•Do not use heating pads or hot water bottles on your feet.
•Closely manage your blood sugar levels.
Who is at risk for high cholesterol?
The American Heart Association recommends that all adults aged 20 or older, especially those with a family history, have their cholesterol and other risk factors checked, followed by check-ups every four to six years if their risk is low. After age 40, your health care professional may use an equation to calculate your 10-year risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
130/80 and higher
What 5 fruits and vegetables are the color of the rainbow?
Red & Pink, orange & yellow, green, white, blue & purple
Name at least 3 diseases “too much sodium” puts me at risk for.
High blood pressure, Enlarged heart muscle, Headaches, Kidney disease, Osteoporosis, Stroke, Heart failure, Kidney stones, Stomach cancer
Name 3 out of the 6 self-care checklist wherein I can manage diabetes and reduce my risk for heart disease and stroke?
1. Talk to your doctor or another health care professional at your next appointment about ways to reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke.
2. Make lifestyle changes including: following a heart-healthy diet, reaching & maintaining a healthy weight, by physically active, not smoking
3. Properly manage stress
4. Monitor and keep track of my blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and weight.
5. Take medications as prescribed.
6. Get an annual kidney health screening.
What can I do to manage my cholesterol?
To help minimize the risk for high “bad” cholesterol, maintain a healthy diet and weight, cut out the use of all tobacco, and stay physically active.
Men are typically at risk for atherosclerosis sooner in life, but cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women.
Women-specific conditions factor into high cholesterol, such as premature menopause and pregnancy-related conditions.