You probably know that type 2 diabetes can lead to

  • Vision loss

  • Kidney disease

  • Amputation

But did you know that type 2 diabetes also

  • Damages your heart and blood vessels

  • Increases your risk of heart attack and stroke

Don’t delay!

  • Know the risk factors

  • Know the medicines that can help prevent heart attacks and stroke

  • Know how to talk to your healthcare provider

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Note: the terminology used to describe racial and ethnic groups in this video is based on the terminology provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and the Centers for Disease Control.

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Our Experts

Saleemah Fahmi, MD

Saleemah Fahmi, MD

Endocrinologist

Endocrinology Associates of Southwest Dallas

DeSoto, TX

Davida F. Kruger, MSN, APN-BC,BC-ADM

Davida F. Kruger, MSN, APN-BC,BC-ADM

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Henry Ford Health System

Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Bone and Mineral Disease

Detroit, MI

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