Did You Know?
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 causes of death and disability among people with type 2 diabetes. At least 65 percent of people with diabetes die of some form of heart disease or stroke. You can avoid or delay heart and blood vessel disease by controlling your other risk factors.
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Boost your health, fitness and knowledge of diabetes.
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Quit smoking, manage weight and control blood sugar and carbohydrate intake.
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How cholesterol, high blood pressure and more can combine with diabetes to produce CVD. Learn more.
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Understand the role of testing and various medications in your diabetes treatment plan.
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This content is reviewed regularly. Last updated 08/20/09.
