Diabetes and Heart Disease: Why the Risk Is Higher
High blood sugar damages blood vessels over time, so people with diabetes face a higher risk of heart disease at a younger age.
Why the risk rises
- Sugar injures artery walls and speeds up blockages
- Diabetes often comes with high blood pressure and cholesterol
- Nerve damage can make heart attacks painless
Protect your heart
- Keep blood sugar in the range your doctor sets
- Check blood pressure and cholesterol regularly
- Walk daily, eat balanced meals and avoid tobacco
Get checked
- Have a heart check-up if you have diabetes, even without symptoms
- Report breathlessness or unusual tiredness early
Need advice about your heart? Call or WhatsApp the hospital team on 95116 13365 (Monday to Saturday, 12:00 to 8:00). For chest pain or a suspected heart attack, call 112 or 95116 13365 straight away; emergency services are open 24x7.
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This article is for general information and does not replace medical advice. If you have symptoms or concerns, please see a doctor.