Here’s the thing… I never actually knew that heart disease is related to diabetes,\nand now I wonder if my grandmothers, or anyone else in my family knew. In fact,\nheart disease is the number one cause of death for Canadians living with type 2\ndiabetes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While diet and exercise may help reduce cardiovascular risk factors for\npeople living with diabetes, such as high cholesterol and blood pressure, sometimes\nit’s not enough to combat the risks of heart disease. However, there are\nmedications available that may reduce the threat of early death from heart\ndisease. I wish my family knew this years ago so we could have asked my\ngrandmothers’ doctors the right questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you or someone you know has type 2 diabetes, it\u2019s important to take an active role investing in the protection of your heart. Speak with your doctor about type 2 diabetes treatments that may help prevent early death. Visit www.myheartmatters.ca<\/a><\/strong> to learn more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This content was sponsored by two of Canada\u2019s leading pharmaceutical research-based companies, but opinions are my own. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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