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DIABETES AND HEART HEALTH

Understanding cardiovascular health while managing diabetes

Cardiovascular risk in people with type 2 diabetes

Taking care of your type 2 diabetes means that you’re also managing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Here’s the connection between diabetes and cardiovascular disease and why diabetes puts your cardiovascular health at risk:

  • Nerves and blood vessels can be damaged by diabetes
  • If you have type 2 diabetes, you may also have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and may be overweight—all risk factors for heart disease
  • Your risk of heart disease and stroke increases the longer you have diabetes

Quick facts about cardiovascular disease and diabetes

Here are some things that are important to know if you are an adult with type 2 diabetes:

With diabetes, there’s up to a 

4x

GREATER
RISK OF

stroke, heart attack, or
cardiovascular death 

CARDIOVASCULAR
DISEASE IS THE

#1

CAUSE
OF DEATH AND
DISABILITY

for people with diabetes

EVERY80SECONDS,

an adult with diabetes is
hospitalized for heart disease

People with diabetes may develop
heart disease or have a stroke

AT AN EARLIER AGE

than people without diabetes 

When it comes to a stroke, think F.A.S.T.

Having type 2 diabetes puts you at greater risk for a stroke. F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the signs to watch for. If you notice: 

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Managing the risk of long‑term problems

Now is the time to take action to help reduce the risk of long-term problems from diabetes.

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