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My aunt has diabetes type will it increase her risk of heart complications?
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Yes: Diabetes does increase risk of heart complications. In fact, we consider diabetics to have similar risk to someone who has already had a heart attack. For this reason, we aggressively treat associated high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and frequently recommend that diabetics take a daily aspirin. Further, it is important that diabetics try to stop smoking, exercise, etc. To moderate risk.
Answered 12/30/2014
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It can: But can reduce risk with excellent control of sugar, blood pressure and lipid levels.
Answered 1/7/2013
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