There’s a big link between diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, which is why protecting your cardiac health is a crucial part of type 2 diabetes management.
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If you experience any of the following heart-attack warning signs, call 911:
- Chest discomfort that feels like pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of your chest and that lasts for a short time or goes away and returns
- Pain elsewhere, including the back, jaw, stomach, or neck; or pain in one or both arms
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea or lightheadedness
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) reports that as many as two out of three adults with diabetes have high blood pressure. Because of the risks that accompany high blood pressure, the ADA and the National Institutes of Health suggest a lower blood-pressure target for people with diabetes (less than 130/80 mmHg) than they recommend for the general public.
You can control your blood pressure with lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and medication. (Sound familiar?)
Blood pressure — also called hypertension — raises your risk for heart attack, stroke, eye problems, and kidney disease.
Having your blood pressure checked regularly and taking action to reach
your target blood pressure can prevent or delay complications caused by
high blood pressure.
It’s also important to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
As with a heart attack, immediate emergency treatment can mean the
difference between life and death. Call 911 if you suddenly experience
any of the following stroke symptoms:- Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially if it occurs on one side of the body
- Feeling confused
- Difficulty walking and talking and a lack of coordination
- Developing a severe headache for no apparent reason
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