A week later the specialist stroke nurse goes over the results of the blood tests and other investigations with Sheetal.
Sheetal’s results show:
- Cholesterol = 6.8mmol/l (high)
- Blood sugar = 11.0mmol/l (high)
- Haemoglobin a1c (HbA1c) = 64mmol/mol or >6.5% (indicating her diabetes is poorly controlled)
Sheetal has already been prescribed cholesterol reducing drugs. Her diabetes is currently diet controlled but her blood sugars continue to be high. The nurse suggests the addition of an oral hypoglycaemic agent to improve management. The nurse takes the opportunity to discuss what measures Sheetal can take to alter her lifestyle to reduce her risk of stroke. For further information on diabetes management see Topic Loop below.
Topic Loops:
Page last reviewed: 06 Dec 2021
