The Heart of Diabetes
People who are living with diabetes need to take their cardiovascular health to heart. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for people with type 2 diabetes. It's time to take a close look at the Heart of Diabetes.
According to the IKnowDiabetes.org website, "Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are common diseases and yet many people do not realize that the two diseases are closely linked. Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc., partnered with the American Heart Association to create The Heart of Diabetes, a national campaign that aims to raise awareness and educate individuals about the connection between type 2 diabetes and CVD.
Led by Randy Jackson, who lives with type 2 diabetes, The Heart of Diabetes inspires individuals living with the disease and those who are at risk, by providing motivational stories and educational resources. The goal of the campaign is to help people prevent or manage type 2 diabetes and its associated risks, and encourage them to seek proper treatment options that can facilitate a healthy lifestyle."