People living with diabetes are at elevated risk for heart disease and stroke. Here, we explore how and why prioritizing your heart is important to overall health.
Controlling your blood glucose (blood sugar) is critical for those affected by all types of diabetes. Your heart health requires just as much attention. A balanced diet, physical activity, regular visits with your care team, and positive lifestyle changes can all help to manage or prevent cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke.
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Diabetes and heart disease often go hand-in-hand. Find out what you need to decrease your risk.
Know Diabetes by Heart™ is here to help you reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease.
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