Unfortunately, having diabetes means you’re more likely to develop heart disease, and have an increased risk for stroke and heart attack. But by managing your diabetes and maintaining some healthy lifestyle habits, you can still do lots to protect your heart for the long-term.
Risk factors
Why waist size is a key risk factor for diabetes
Getting to the middle of potential health risks can literally start around your middle. Research shows that waist size plays a key factor in your health, especially as it relates to type 2 diabetes and other health issues.
Obesity and diabetes are linked but you can reduce your chances of onset and complications
Ever wondered if there is a connection between obesity and diabetes? The reality is that being obese or even overweight can increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes, but you can reduce your chances of onset and complications.
Do I have diabetes?
In her blog on this site, Dr. Maureen Clement reports that she often diagnoses people with diabetes who have unknowingly had the condition for five years or more. But how do you know if diabetes has crept up on you?
The link between obesity and diabetes
What is the link between obesity and diabetes? The reality is that being obese or even overweight can increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes.
Am I at risk for type 2 diabetes?
If you are a close family member of the individual with diabetes that you support, you are automatically at risk of developing the condition. If you are just a close friend of the person, but are of the same high-risk ethnic descent, you are similarly at risk.
