{"id":2427,"date":"2026-03-28T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livingdiabetes.com\/?p=2427"},"modified":"2026-03-11T02:00:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T02:00:27","slug":"february-heart-health-assessment-how-is-your-cardiovascular-health-looking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livingdiabetes.com\/ur\/february-heart-health-assessment-how-is-your-cardiovascular-health-looking\/","title":{"rendered":"February Heart Health Assessment: How Is Your Cardiovascular Health Looking?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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February is Heart Health Month \u2014 and the perfect time to take stock of where your cardiovascular health stands. This assessment will help you identify your key risk factors, understand your current numbers, and set clear priorities for the months ahead. Knowledge is the foundation of action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Your Cardiovascular Risk Profile: Know Your Numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Metric<\/th>\nYour Target<\/th>\nWhy It Matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
HbA1c<\/strong><\/td>\n<53 mmol\/mol (7%)<\/td>\nEach 1% reduction reduces CVD risk by ~14%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blood Pressure<\/strong><\/td>\n<130\/80 mmHg<\/td>\nLeading modifiable CVD risk factor in diabetes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LDL Cholesterol<\/strong><\/td>\n<1.8 mmol\/L (high risk)<\/td>\nPrimary driver of atherosclerotic plaque<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Triglycerides<\/strong><\/td>\n<1.7 mmol\/L<\/td>\nElevated in insulin resistance; independent CVD risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
eGFR<\/strong><\/td>\n>60 mL\/min\/1.73m\u00b2<\/td>\nKidney function; CKD multiplies CVD risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BMI \/ Waist Circumference<\/strong><\/td>\nBMI <25; Waist <94cm (M) \/ <80cm (F)<\/td>\nCentral obesity drives insulin resistance and CVD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

February Heart Health Checklist<\/h2>\n
\u2705 Actions to Complete This Month<\/strong><\/p>\n