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Diabetes and Heart Disease RiskPeople with diabetes have a two to four times greater risk of developing heart disease than people without diabetes.The best way to lower this risk is to reduce the amount of saturated fat and trans fat you eat.Instead, choose healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in moderation.Good sources of these healthy fats include olive oil, fatty fish like salmon or sardines, flaxseed, and walnuts.Your diabetes care provider may also recommend a blood test every year to check your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. High levels can be a sign of heart disease.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
Watch this to learn ways people with diabetes can lower their risk of heart disease and stroke.
If you have diabetes, you are 2 to 4 times more likely to have heart disease than someone without diabetes. You can control your health risks by making some changes in your life.
Learn to work with your healthcare provider to determine your personal risk for heart attack and stroke.
Many of the lifestyle changes you make to manage diabetes also helps manage your risk for heart attack and stroke.
