Table 48.2—Preventing and Managing Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Older Diabetic Patients
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Counsel the patient regarding: |
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■ Maintenance of appropriate weight |
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■ Increasing physical activity |
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■ Discontinuing smoking |
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■ Limiting fat and carbohydrate intake |
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Consider drug therapy to: |
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■ Treat hypertension |
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■ Prevent myocardial infarction (ie, aspirin) |
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■ Treat dyslipidemia |