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Type 1 diabetes - What’s going on in your body? Type 1 vs type 2 diabetes: What’s the difference? Is type 2 diabetes putting you at risk of heart disease? What is going on in your body? Where am I with my type 2 diabetes and what should I do next? We have detected that you are located in . Do you want to switch to the local site? Having type 2 diabetes increases the risk of developing heart disease, or cardiovascular disease1-3. Because of this link, there are many things you can do to lower your risk of heart disease by managing your type 2 diabetes. Unsure where to start? Download our conversation guide to know more. The higher your body mass index (BMI), the greater the likelihood of developing heart disease risk factors4. If you are overweight, try to get down to a healthy weight. Eating foods that are high in saturated fat, sugar and salt can increase your risk of heart disease5.
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Following a balanced diet can help you better manage your blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and weight, which are all risk factors of heart disease. In addition to following a balanced diet, increasing your level of physical activity can help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight7. Diabetes experts recommend doing aerobic exercise (raising your heart and breathing rate) for a total of 150 minutes each week. Stopping smoking is one way to cut your risk of developing heart disease and improve your overall health8. In fact, 11 years after you stop, your risk will be the same as that of a person with type 2 diabetes who does not smoke9. There are many [GlycoMode metabolic support](https://stayzada.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=free&wr_id=1040904) programmes available to help you stop smoking for good. Talk to your doctor about ways to help you stop smoking to reduce your heart disease risk. When diet and exercise are not enough, you may need to take medication to manage your type 2 diabetes10.
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It is important to take your medication as agreed with your doctor to manage your blood sugar levels over time, while also helping to prevent any potential damage to your blood vessels. Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong disease and managing it today will help you in the long-term. Regularly monitoring and recording your blood sugar levels is one way to effectively control your type 2 diabetes, while also managing your overall heart disease risk6. Try using a diabetes monitoring diary to record your [GlycoMode blood glucose support](https://niubillity.com:3000/josetteg052278/glucose-support-supplement7026/wiki/FDA+Warns+Consumers+of+Hidden+Drug+Ingredients+in+Dr.+Ergin%25E2%2580%2599s+SugarMD+Advanced+Glucose+Support) sugar levels. In addition, it is important that you visit your doctor regularly to have your blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked. This will help you and your doctor better manage your overall risk of heart disease. Your doctor can help you identify which lifestyle choices and treatments can benefit your type 2 diabetes and lower your risk for heart attack and stroke. Print out this quick guide to get an idea of the right questions you can ask your doctor at your next scheduled appointment.
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1. Martín-Timón I, Sevillano-Collantes C, Segura-Galindo A, et al. Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: Have all risk factors the same strength? 2. Lüscher TF, Creager MA, Beckman JA, et al. Diabetes and vascular disease: pathophysiology, clinical consequences, and medical therapy: Part II. 3. Marso SP, Nauck MA, Monk Fries T, et al. Myocardial Infarction Subtypes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and the Effect of Liraglutide Therapy (from the LEADER Trial). 4. Held, et al. Body Mass Index and Association With Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Stable Coronary Heart Disease - A STABILITY Substudy. 5. CDC. Know Your Risk for Heart Disease. 6. Diabetes UK. Diabetes and Heart Disease. 7. CDC. Benefits of Physical Activity. 8. Gallucci G, et al. Cardiovascular risk of smoking and benefits of smoking cessation. J Thorac Dis. 2020 Jul;12(7):3866-3876. 9. Maddatu J, Anderson-Baucum E, Evans-Molina C. Smoking and the risk of type 2 diabetes. Transl Res. 2017 Jun;184:101-107. 10. Committee ADAPP. 9. Pharmacologic Approaches to Glycemic Treatment: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2024. Good diabetes management requires awareness and careful planning for all types of environments and situations. Eating healthy is important for everyone, but it's even more important for people living with type 2 diabetes. You’ve probably had someone tell you to make exercise part of your life. You’ve probably heard there’s a mountain of evidence that our bodies are meant to be used and move around.
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