People with diabetes have a 2-4 times higher risk of heart attack and stroke. High sugar, cholesterol imbalance, and inflammation accelerate blockage of heart arteries.
Common Warning Signs
- Chest discomfort
- Breathlessness
- Fatigue
- Sudden sweating
- Pain radiating to arm or jaw
Prevention Strategies
- Control HbA1c
- LDL cholesterol target <70 mg/dL
- Regular exercise
- Stop smoking
- Take aspirin/statins if advised
- Balanced diet with more vegetables and whole grains
YES UNCONTROLLED DIABETES CAN BE CONTROLED WITH PROPER TREATMENT AND GUIDENCE NO NEED TO WORRY, WE ARE HERE FOR CLEAR YOU DOUBTS
[1] Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI). Clinical Practice Recommendations for Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in India – 2022.
[2] Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 21st Edition. Chapters on Diabetes and its Complications.
[3] API Textbook of Medicine, 12th Edition. Diabetic Complications.
[4] ICMR Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes Management, 2023.
[5] American Diabetes Association (ADA) Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes – 2024. Section on Gestational Diabetes.
[6] Mohan V., et al. “Complications of Diabetes in India.” Indian Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2023.
[7] RSSDI Expert Consensus on Glucose Monitoring in Diabetes – 2024.
