| November is National Diabetes Month, and this month, the focus is on the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), adults with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to die from heart disease or stroke as people without diabetes. For adults with diabetes, NIDDK suggests taking the following steps, which can both help you manage your diabetes and help lower your risk of having heart disease or a stroke: Stop smoking or using other tobacco products.Manage your A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.Develop or maintain healthy lifestyle habits—be more physically active and learn ways to manage stress.Take medicines as prescribed by your doctor. |