Diabetes and Endocrinology

Diabetes and Cardiovascular diseases

There is a correlation between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes. At least 68% of people ages of 65 or older with diabetes die from some form of heart disease and 16% die of stroke. Diabetes is treatable disease, even so when blood sugar levels are under control it mostly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Because people with diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes , may have the conditions that contribute to their risk for developing cardiovascular disease