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Is heart disease more common in people with diabetes?

Is heart disease more common in people with diabetes?

Yes with time, raised blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels and nerves that control the heart. Additionally, people with diabetes are also more likely to have other conditions that raise the risk for heart disease such as high blood pressure and deranged cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

Last updated on 10 May 2022

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