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Diabetes and Heart Disease
Diabetes and Heart DiseaseIf you have diabetes, you are more at risk for heart disease and stroke. Why? High blood sugar over time candamage your heart and blood vessels.Now for the good news: Many of the things you do to manage your diabetes can also lower your risk for heartdisease and stroke.These include: being physically active, choosing healthy foods, and maintaining a healthy weight.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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Many of the lifestyle changes you make to manage diabetes also helps manage your risk for heart attack and stroke.
Watch this video to learn why choosing healthy carbohydrates and other healthy foods, while managing portion sizes, is important in controlling your blood glucose level and in providing enough nutrients to you and your growing baby.
Watch this video to learn how gestational diabetes affects your pregnancy, including how hormones produced during your pregnancy affect your blood glucose levels, and the testing for gestational diabetes.
Watch this video to understand that having type 2 diabetes can lead to long-term complications if it is not managed correctly.
