Heart Disease and Diabetes
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Your family history
American Heart Assocn.
...plays a big role in determining your risk for heart disease and diabetes. Print out this handy family tree, and find out what your risks are. This is a great tool to share with your doctor, too.
The ABC of diabetes control
CNN Health
The C in diabetes control is cholesterol. Explore the relationship between cholesterol and insulin to gain a better understanding of the link between heart disease and diabetes.
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Obesity, heart disease and diabetes
Science Daily
Report on a study linking middle-age obesity with increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. Get all the details here.
Is there a link?
American Diabetes Assocn.
Did you know that developing diabetes as an adult poses the same risk as already having had a heart attack? Check out this excellent intro to the link between heart disease and diabetes to learn more.
Heart attack ups diabetes risk
iVillage
Having a heart attack can more than quadruple your risk of developing diabetes. Learn more about the study that led to this startling conclusion here.
Heart attack information for diabetics
DiabeteSuffolk
Heart disease and diabetes often go hand-in-hand. Take a look at heart attack info to familiarize yourself with the risks and procedures to follow.
The FDA recently issued a black box warning on Avandia for potentially increased risk of heart disease in users. Find out more, and learn what steps you should take if you are using Avandia here.
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Making the connection
The New York Times
Get a great overview of the heart disease and diabetes link, and read about the many factors involved in connecting these two diseases here.
Walk it out
Medline Plus
Are you a type 2 diabetic who can you commit to taking one walk a day? If so, you can reduce your risk of heart disease. Read more here.
Which came first...
WebMD
Heart disease or diabetes? Get the surprising answer here, as well as treatment and tips for managing heart disease risk.
A handy guide
American Diabetes Assocn.
This great compilation of links for diabetics details what they need to know about heart disease and stroke. Check out the interactive program Link for Life to learn more.
This handy printout lists questions to ask your doctor about heart disease and diabetes, and helps you track your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol.
Small changes, big effects
Joslin Diabetes Center
If you're a diabetic, you can take steps to prevent or delay development of heart disease. Incorporate these simple steps into your life, and make a difference.
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The silent threat
Silent Heart Attack
Diabetics are at a greater risk of having heart attacks with no warning signs, or silent heart attacks. Learn the subtle signs and symptoms of a silent heart attack, and get help immediately.
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Medications to reverse heart risk
Medicine Net
A brief report on a study finding that some drugs might help to reverse ischemia in diabetics. Read more about this unexpected finding here.

