4. Diabetes: A Sweet Threat
Diabetes is a significant risk factor for heart disease and heart attacks. The connection lies in the high blood sugar levels characteristic of diabetes, which can damage blood vessels and nerves that control the heart. Over time, high blood glucose from diabetes can damage your blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart.
People who have type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of heart disease and have a higher incidence of heart attacks. What’s more, heart attacks in diabetics are more serious and more likely to result in death.
The risk factors for developing diabetes-related heart problems include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, lack of physical activity, poor diet, and smoking. An interesting fact is that these are the same risk factors for heart disease in people without diabetes.
To manage diabetes and reduce the risk of heart attacks, individuals should focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This can be achieved by following a healthy diet, getting regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and quitting smoking. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is also critical. (4)
