{"id":2594,"date":"2014-11-10T21:13:17","date_gmt":"2014-11-10T21:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"\/westchesterhospital\/?page_id=2594"},"modified":"2014-11-11T16:32:12","modified_gmt":"2014-11-11T16:32:12","slug":"reducing-your-risks-for-complications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.com\/westchesterhospital\/services\/educational-services\/diabetes-education-classes\/managing-your-diabetes\/reducing-your-risks-for-complications\/","title":{"rendered":"Reducing Your Risks for Complications"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most difficult things about diabetes is thinking about the complications that can happen in the future. It\u2019s true that people with diabetes have a higher risk of heart, eye, kidney, and nerve damage.<\/p>\n

You can take proactive, positive steps to reduce the risk of these problems by keeping your blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible. Focusing on the daily goal of controlling your blood sugar will help you stay positive about your long-term future with diabetes.<\/p>\n

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Take Care of Your Heart<\/h3>\n

The term “heart disease” is often used interchangeably with “cardiovascular disease.” Cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke. Other heart conditions, such as infections and conditions that affect your heart’s muscle, valves or beating rhythm, also are considered forms of heart disease.<\/p>\n

Many forms of heart disease can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices. People with diabetes are at least two times as likely to have heart disease or a stroke.<\/p>\n

Metabolic changes caused by diabetes can:<\/strong><\/p>\n