Check out this video that Operation Diabetes put together this year!
MOD is an advocate for Diabetes education and outreach with the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy American Pharmacists Association (APhA-ASP). This blog is here to serve as a diary so others can be inspired and maybe a little entertained by her antics all in the name of healthy lifestyles.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Saturday, May 18, 2013
MOD does blood pressure screenings
MOD conducted blood pressure screenings at Professional Pharmacy and at a local health fair as part of the Million Hearts Initiative. The initiative is to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017.
It is especially important for people with diabetes to control their blood pressure.
It is especially important for people with diabetes to control their blood pressure.
Below you can see a section of the fact sheet from the million hearts website. It explains what the blood pressure numbers mean. People can reduce their blood pressure by eating less salt. Try to eat no more than 1500mg of sodium a day. That is less than 1 teaspoon of salt! Most people with high blood pressure need 2 or 3 medicines to lower it. Work with your pharmacist and doctor to find the medications that are best for you.
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