A Better Life with Diabetes - Understanding the ABC of cardiovascular complications
On May 21, 2018
Diabetes is a chronic disease with the potential to affect all organs and organ systems. Thorough patient education and understanding of the nature of the disease are critical factors to avoid or at least delay severe complications of the disease.
Cardiovascular disease is one of the major complications of diabetes. In fact, 65 per cent of diabetics die from heart disease or stroke.
The risk of cardiovascular disease can be controlled and reduced by considering the ABC of diabetes management.