February is National Heart Month. High blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking are key risk factors in this number one cause of death. Are we discussing the ABC’s with our patients in diabetes education?
Heart Disease Facts | cdc.gov
Million Hearts® 2027 initiative: To optimize the possibility of preventing one million preventable CVD events in the next five years, Million Hearts® prioritized strategies for building healthy communities and optimizing care through a committed focus on specific populations experiencing inequities. A 20% improvement in key indicators would translate to one million fewer events over a five-year period. How can we as educators help to make a difference? Are you up to the challenge? The above link will take you to the tool kit. Let’s do it!
Diane Battaglia, RN, CDCES, CPT