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What is the best blood pressure medicine for people with diabetes?

Many medicines are used to treat high blood pressure, and they all work differently. One type of blood pressure medicine is called ACE inhibitors. This type of medicine can help to prevent damage to the kidneys, and so it is a good choice for a person with diabetes. ACE inhibitors make it easier for your heart to work. They block chemicals that narrow blood vessels and this can help slow down the damage to the kidneys that high blood glucose causes. [...]

Diabetes, Cardiac Arrest and AEDs

Heart disease is a growing concern in the United States, especially among people with or at risk for diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop heart disease than those who have not. However, many people with diabetes are unaware of the connection between heart disease and diabetes. To stay healthy, it is important to know how to reduce your risk for heart disease. [...]

Cardiovascular Disease: A Major Complication of Diabetes

Cardiovascular disease is a major complication of diabetes and the leading cause of premature death in people with diabetes. An adult with diabetes is two to four times more likely to develop heart disease or suffer a stroke than someone who does not have diabetes. In fact, more than 65 percent of deaths in people with diabetes are attributed to heart and vascular disease. [...]

Blood Fats Taming Your Triglycerides

Your healthcare provider has probably talked to you about your cholesterol level, and if it’s high, you’re probably wondering the ways to help bring your cholesterol down. Has he or she also talked with you about your triglyceride level? If so, you might be wondering just exactly what this is. [...]

CardioSmart – How Can I Earn Points?

All CardioSmart users earn points for their activity on the site. These points never expire and are redeemable for prizes in the CardioSmart Store. This article lists all the things users can do to earn points. [...]

Transcript: #DiabetesChat Twitter Event, October 13 2015

This is the transcript of the DiabetesChat Twitter event we held last October 13, 2015, entitled "Quitting Smoking with Nicotine Replacement products available at Costco." The chat focused on Diabetes and Tips to Stop Smoking, as well as the options for smoking cessation products available at Costco. [...]

Transcript: #DiabetesChat Twitter Event, October 7 2015

This is the transcript of the DiabetesChat Twitter event we held last October 7, 2015, entitled "Healthy Living With Diabetes & Costco Diabetes Store Tour. The chat focused on the many products available at Costco, and how they can fit into the lives of people with diabetes and prediabetes. [...]

The Important Keys to Successfully Quit Smoking with Diabetes

Smoking is unhealthy for anyone, but for people with diabetes, it is especially perilous. Diabetes and smoking combined, creates low-level inflammation throughout the body that affects the most important functions in the body such as the eyes resulting in blindness, painful nerve damage, kidney failure and can double the damaging effects as in heart problems. [...]

Pour on the Olive Oil

Pour on the Olive Oil
Olive oil has a wonderfully rich flavor, making it perfect for drizzling on salads, breads and pasta, as well as for cooking. Not only is olive oil delicious, it’s one of the healthiest oils around! Find out what makes olive oil so good for you. [...]

The Wonders of Water

The Wonders Of Water
Water has no taste, scent or color. It contains no calories and is free of carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. Yet, the human body is about 60 to 75 percent water, and without it we can’t survive. Read on to learn just how important water is for us and how it can help promote health. [...]

Free Diabetes Store Tour!

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Free “Diabetes and Heart-Healthy Shopping Guide” eBook! Shop smart for diabetes & heart healthy products with tips and advice from this free shopping guide.   Click here to download a preview now. If clicking on the link opens the Tour in another browser tab, right-click on the above [...]

Diabetes And Your Bones

You are probably aware of possible long-term complications of diabetes: heart disease and eye, kidney and nerve damage. But you may not be aware that diabetes can increase your risk for Osteoporosis and fractures—especially as you get older. [...]
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