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Why Vaccinations Are Important for People with Diabetes
Certain infectious illnesses can cause serious health problems, especially for those with diabetes. These problems can include heart issues, lung infections like pneumonia, and heart failure. People with diabetes have a greater chance of getting these infections than people without diabetes and the consequences can be worse. The good news is that there are vaccines...
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Future Heart Attacks, Strokes, or Heart Failure with Diabetes
People who are affected by either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of a future heart attack, stroke, or heart failure than people without diabetes. Unfortunately, these can sometimes be fatal. The actual risk increases with age. It is also higher in people with other health issues such as high...
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Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
About 1 in 10 Canadian adults, and 1 in of 5 over age 65 have diabetes. The vast majority – 90% – have type 2 diabetes. The important question for people who are free of diabetes but are at risk is: can we prevent or at least delay its arrival? The answer to that question...