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Yes! Diabetes can affect our heart! 1,2
Cardiovascular disease (CVD, also known as “heart disease”) encompasses a wide variety of diseases such as heart attack, heart failure, atherosclerosis etc. 1
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), heart disease is the main cause of death for diabetic individuals, accounting for up to two-thirds of deaths in those with Type 2 Diabetes. 1
But fear not, with proper diabetes management and good lifestyle habits, diabetic individuals could reduce their risk of getting heart disease. 2
How is diabetes linked to heart disease?
When our blood sugar level rises above normal conditions, our body will not be able to use the glucose (sugar) properly. The sugar in our blood will attach itself to the red blood cells, resulting in blood cells clumping together. 3
This results in a blockage to the blood vessels, increasing the risks of a heart attack because the heart does not receive enough nutrients and oxygen. High blood sugar would also cause the blood vessels to be damaged and weakened. 3
Other factors that increase the risk
The chances of diabetes patients developing heart diseases may increase due to the following factors:
Other factors include:
What are some of the symptoms of CVD?
Since diabetic individuals are prone to developing CVD, here are some warning signs that they should watch out for:
What can be done to lower the risks?
Heart diseases have always been dangerous, even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-existing medical conditions like CVD and diabetes are one of the reasons why some individuals have a higher chance of becoming severely ill when they are infected with the COVID-19 virus. 5
Therefore to lower the risks of CVD, you should:
References:
-This article is supported by MSD-
MY-NON-00098 Oct/2021
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