How do I reduce my risk for heart disease and stroke, the biggest killers of people with diabetes?
Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey show that women with diabetes are at particular risk for heart disease and stroke. Deaths from heart disease for women with diabetes increased 23 percent in the past 30 years, compared to a 27 percent decrease in women without diabetes. But women with diabetes who keep their blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels in the recommended range can lower their risk of cardiovascular disease.
