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Tell us about yourself:
What is your gender?
Do you currently have diabetes?
How do you think about blood sugar?
Weight is a common challenge for people with diabetes. In fact, 85% of diabetics are overweight.
Do you have difficulty controlling your weight?
Do you have difficulty controlling your weight?
You may not notice it, but excess body fat increases the risk of a type of heart disease called coronary artery disease. People with diabetes are at the highest risk.
Explore the hotspots on the body to learn about how diabetes affects the heart.
Good News! By making certain changes to your lifestyle you can take charge of diabetes symptoms AND help your heart.
Do you experience any of these symptoms?
Do you experience any of these symptoms?
You CAN take charge of diabetes
Your action plan for a healthier heart my include the following
- Pay close attention to your blood sugar. The better you are at keeping your blood sugar in range, the more success you will have in achieving all of your goals for managing diabetes.
- One of the best things you can do for your heart and for diabetes is to keep your weight under control. Diet and exercise are your keys to success.
- Try to always eat foods low in salt. Fruits and veggies of course! Avoid fast foods and processed foods as much as possible.
- Make sure you are aware of your cholesterol levels. Don’t miss taking any medications your doctor has prescribed for managing cholesterol.
- Talk to your doctor about your risk for heart disease.
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