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Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular Benefits of Losing Weight and Keeping It Off

How to Take Care of Your Heart With Diabetes

People with diabetes risk complications like stroke and heart attack. The ADA's 2023 care standards, along with regular exams and a healthy lifestyle, can reduce these cardiovascular risks.

What Are SGLT-2 Inhibitors and How Can They Help Your Heart?

SGLT-2 inhibitors can protect your heart! This type of medicine is recommended for people with type 2 diabetes who have heart disease or risk factors related to heart disease. Learn about the use of these medicines, including side effects, their effect on A1C, and their role in supporting heart health

Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Diabetes and Insulin Resistance

People with diabetes are at increased risk for heart disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in type 1 diabetes, and its burden is also increasing among those with type 2 diabetes. 

What Are GLP-1 Agonists and How Can They Help Your Heart?

GLP-1 agonists are a class of drug recommended for people with type 2 diabetes to lower glucose and body weight, and for heart and stroke protection in those with heart disease. Learn more about these medicines, including their side effects, how they work, and their role in diabetes and heart health

Living with Diabetes and Heart Disease – An Interview with Patient Advocate Jacqueline Alikhaani

What’s it like to live at the intersection of type 2 diabetes and heart disease? diaTribe interviewed health advocate Jacqueline Alikhaani about her journey, the health strategies she’s found helpful, and advice she has for others