Diabetes affects 29.1 million people in the United States—that’s 9.3% of the population. It has been linked to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and leg amputation. The following explains some of the problems that patients with diabetes face and the importance of recognizing and managing potential complications caused by the disease.
Cardiovascular events
People with diabetes often are obese, have high cholesterol, and/or high blood pressure. All of these conditions increase the risk of cardiovascular problems. Patients with a combination of these conditions are at even greater risk for heart attack, stroke, and death than people who do not have diabetes.
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