Keep blood sugar under control

The most common cause of death among diabetics is CAD. Many of the risk factors for the two diseases are similar, such as obesity, high blood pressure, and high LDL cholesterol.

Hypertension is caused by uncontrolled high blood sugar. Heart disease may eventually result from this damage. People with diabetes have a double increased risk of dying from heart disease compared to those without it because how diabetes affects blood sugar levels. Manage high blood pressure, obesity, and high cholesterol with dietary modifications and medicines to reduce your chance of developing CAD. Additionally, consult with your doctor to maintain proper blood sugar control. If you have diabetes, your target blood pressure level should be below 130/80mmHg.