Adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely to die from heartdisease than adults without diabetes. But there are steps that can help prevent heart attack and stroke. hearthealth
Understanding your health risks is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. So, if you have diabetes, you need to understand what this means for your heart attack and stroke risk.
Yes, there is a connection between diabetes and heart attack and stroke risk. And this connection is something you need to be aware of and discuss with your health care provider. About 68 percent of people age 65 and older with diabetes die from some form of heart disease, and 16 percent die of stroke. In fact, adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely to die from heart disease than adults without diabetes.
Diabetes can be managed, but even when glucose levels are under control, you're still at an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Those with diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, may have conditions like high blood pressure, poor cholesterol levels, obesity and physical inactivity that contribute to their risk for developing cardiovascular disease.
The good news: there are steps you can take, even with diabetes, to help prevent heart attack and stroke. Here are some steps you can take.Many types and combinations of drugs are used to prevent heart attacks and strokes. New therapies are coming on the market all the time. Your health care provider will decide the best treatment for your situation.
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