Need-To-Know Facts About… Diabetes And Your Heart

Diabetes means the risk of having a heart attack or stroke can be up to four times higher than average. Find out why and what steps you can take to support your heart health and minimise the risk.

1 High blood sugar levels damage the heart’s blood vessels over time. This makes them more likely to develop the fatty deposits that can eventually trigger a heart attack and some types of stroke. Plus, having diabetes can also mean you’re more likely to have traditional heart attack and stroke risk factors, including high blood pressure and high cholesterol.