High sodium intake is one of the most modifiable cardiovascular risk factors — and one of the most commonly overlooked in diabetes management. Most people consume far more sodium than they realise, primarily from processed foods rather than the salt shaker. Reducing sodium does not mean eating bland food. With the right techniques, you can…
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Walking for Heart Health with Diabetes: A 4-Week Programme
Walking is the most accessible, evidence-based exercise for people with diabetes. It requires no equipment, no gym membership, and no special fitness level. Yet its cardiovascular and metabolic benefits are profound: regular brisk walking reduces HbA1c, lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol, aids weight management, and reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events by up to…
Love Your Heart: The Essential Cardiovascular Health Check Checklist for Diabetes
February is Heart Health Month — the perfect time to take stock of your cardiovascular health. For people with diabetes, proactive cardiovascular screening is not optional; it is a clinical necessity. This checklist covers everything you should be monitoring and discussing with your healthcare team to protect your heart. Your Annual Cardiovascular Health Checklist Test…
Blood Pressure Management with Diabetes: Your Complete Guide
High blood pressure and diabetes are a particularly dangerous combination. Together, they accelerate damage to blood vessels, kidneys, eyes, and nerves at a rate far greater than either condition alone. Yet hypertension produces no symptoms until serious damage has already occurred — making regular monitoring and proactive management essential. How Common Is Hypertension in Diabetes?…
Diabetes and Heart Disease: Understanding Your Risk
People with diabetes face a cardiovascular risk two to four times higher than the general population. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among those living with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes — yet the majority of these events are preventable with the right knowledge and consistent management. Why Diabetes and Heart…
Risk factors for type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes constitute 90% of all cases of diabetes. Most people do not have any symptoms when they are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. As people do not have any symptoms, it is estimated that most people may have type 2 diabetes for…






