Diabetes and the heart
Having diabetes increases your risk of having heart disease or stroke. Although there is no cure for diabetes, you can still avoid complications and enjoy a long, productive life. |
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Metabolic syndrome tied to diabetes
More than 1.5 million South Africans have type 2 diabetes, which is particularly common among people older than 30 and which often forms part of the metabolic syndrome. |
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Insulin resistance and diabetes
There is a rising incidence of type 2 diabetes in the same populations affected by obesity and coronary artery disease (CAD), since type 2 diabetes is also a disease of lifestyle. |
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130 heart attacks a day in SA
More than 47 000 South Africans will suffer a heart attack within the next 365 days. At this moment their coronary arteries are clogging up - but most of them don't realise it. |
