Shortness of Breath,
Fatigue, Irregular Heart Beat or Chest Pain
Check for Diabetes-related Heart problems
Did You Know?
If you have diabetes, you're twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke than someone who doesn't have diabetes
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Diabetes
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Diabetes can significantly affect heart health, manifesting through multiple symptoms. People with diabetes are more likely to have high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, and heart failure.
Regular heart health monitoring, including blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and lifestyle modifications, are crucial for managing heart health in diabetes
Heart Talk Detailed Interpretation
Breath
Symptoms
Shortness of breath and fatigue can indicate heart issues in diabetes
What could Diabetes be saying?
Shortness of breath, particularly during physical activities, persistent fatigue, and weakness or numbness in arms can be early signs of heart disease in people with diabetes. These symptoms may indicate reduced heart efficiency in pumping blood or peripheral artery disease. It's crucial for individuals with diabetes to be aware of these signs and seek medical evaluation, as early detection and management can significantly impact the progression of heart-related complications
What Could Diabetes Be Saying?
Shortness of breath, particularly during physical activities, persistent fatigue, and weakness or numbness in arms can be early signs of heart disease in people with diabetes. These symptoms may indicate reduced heart efficiency in pumping blood or peripheral artery disease.
Individuals with diabetes must be aware of these signs and seek medical evaluation, as early detection and management can significantly impact the progression of heart-related complications.
Irregular
Heartbeat
Irregular or fast heartbeat can be a diabetes-related heart issue
What Could Diabetes Be Saying?
Symptoms like irregular heartbeat or palpitations, unusually slow or fast heartbeat, and a consistently high resting heart rate can indicate heart rhythm issues in people with diabetes. These signs suggest that diabetes may be affecting the heart's electrical system. Monitoring for these symptoms is important, as they can lead to serious heart conditions if left unaddressed. Regular cardiac evaluations, including ECG or EKG, are recommended to assess heart health and manage potential risks.
Chest Pain & Dizziness
Chest pain and dizziness may signal serious heart conditions in diabetes.
What Could Diabetes Be Saying?
Feelings of light-headedness or dizziness, chest discomfort during physical activity, and chest pain accompanied by fatigue or shortness of breath require immediate medical attention. These symptoms can be indicative of serious cardiac events like angina or heart attack, especially in people with diabetes. Immediate evaluation and treatment are crucial in these cases to prevent severe complications and manage underlying cardiac conditions effectively.
Nurturing
Your Heart
Dos and Don'ts
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Do: Get regular heart checkups, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and manage diabetes ABCs.
Don't: Ignore cardiac symptoms, neglect blood sugar control, or delay seeking medical help for heart issues
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References: Based on Published Medical Literature. All references are on file. For details please connect with us at hsa@obesityinternational.org