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Issue Date November 21, 2019 Issue Name Fall 2019

November is National Diabetes Month

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November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes. This year's focus is on the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Adults with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to die from heart disease or stroke as people without diabetes. This is because, over time, high blood glucose from diabetes can damage your blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart. The good news is that the steps you take to manage your diabetes can also help lower your chances 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.

To learn more about diabetes and heart disease please visit https://www.niddk.nih.gov/ and https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov. 

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