I'm really worried because my dad's been diagnosed with diabetes and his heart's only working at 25% efficiency. What can we do to help him manage these conditions better? Are there specific treatments or lifestyle changes that might make a difference?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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The patient requires angiography ,and a cardiac opinion.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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