Cardiovascular

GLP-1 drugs were once met with skepticism, but now their proven health benefits have brought them unprecedented levels of hype. Researchers talked about how we got here and what they hope to see next for these life-changing medications.

Diabetes can put you at risk for cardiovascular problems such as a heart attack and stroke. The 2026 ADA Standards of Care recommend these steps to keep your heart and blood vessels healthy.

Here we explore the causes of high blood pressure, its risk factors, and ways to keep your blood vessels healthy.

If you have type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease without a history of heart failure, you may be eligible for a clinical trial testing whether a new investigational drug taken with Jardiance can reduce the risk of heart-related issues.

Some cases of difficult-to-manage type 2 diabetes may be linked to hypercortisolism (elevated levels of the hormone cortisol), which appears to be more prevalent than previously known. The good news is, tools for diagnosing and treating it are already widely available. 

This plan is effective at reducing blood pressure and promoting heart health — but the key to success is personalizing food choices.