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Disease Associations
Managing diabetes is not just about blood sugar, says health publication
September 27th, 2004
In diabetics, heart attacks and strokes are four times more common, occur earlier in life, and are more likely to be deadly than in people without diabetes. Greater attention to cholesterol and blood pressure, along with continued attention to blood sugar, could help people with diabetes live longer and healthier lives. However, surveys show that few people, including few doctors, know that diabetes and heart disease go hand in hand. The September issue of the Harvard Heart Letter sheds light on this important health connection. People with diabetes are encouraged to measure their blood sugar and follow diets that limit the...
Source: Diabetes Week (2004-09-27)
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