Blood Pressure
Goal blood pressure for persons aged over 60?
Less than 140/90
The type of cholesterol found in animal foods, including meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, and dairy products?
Dietary Cholesterol
How much exercise should I get in a day to help prevent diabetes?
At least 30 minutes
What does the F in FAST stand for?
F - Face drooping
Pressure in your blood vessels in between beats?
Diastolic blood pressure (bottom number)
Known as the "bad" cholesterol, and meant to be kept LOW.
LDL (keep less than 100)
Diabetics should always keep what on them incase their blood sugar gets too low?
Hard candy/crackers/honey/juice
What does the A in FAST stand for?
A - Arm weakness
Pressure in your blood vessels when blood is being pumped through your heart?
Systolic blood pressure (top number)
Eating less dietary cholesterol is associated with reduced risk of what disease?
Cardiovascular disease (heart disease)
The most common type of diabetes, and is also known as “adult onset” diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes
What does the S in FAST stand for?
S - Speech
What can happen to your eyesight if you have untreated blood pressure?
Vision Loss
Known as the "good" cholesterol and should be kept HIGH.
HDL (ideal is 60 or higher)
Diabetes is a deficiency in your body’s ability to create what?
What does T in FAST stand for?
T - Time to call 911! Best to get someone who had a stroke to help in 3 hours or less
Damage to the heart and arteries that supply it results from what condition?
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Total cholesterol should be less than what?
200 (but the lower the better)
What are the 3 P's that signal hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)?
Polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia – frequent peeing, and excessive thirst and hunger!
Having what diseases put you at more risk for atherosclerosis and stroke?
High blood pressure/high cholesterol