Diabetes and heart failure are closely linked. People living with diabetes are more likely to develop heart failure due to the strain high blood sugar levels place on the heart and blood vessels. Over time, diabetes can lead to conditions such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and damage to the heart muscle, all of which increase the risk of heart failure.
Managing diabetes effectively can help prevent heart failure and its complications. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to improving quality of life and reducing hospitalizations.
Medications like semaglutide (e.g., Ozempic) lower blood sugar, promote weight loss, and have cardiovascular benefits, including reducing inflammation and improving heart health.
These help the kidneys remove excess sugar, reduce fluid retention, and lower the risk of hospitalization for heart failure.
Commonly prescribed for heart failure to help the heart pump more effectively.
Monitoring: Regularly monitor blood sugar and blood pressure to prevent complications.
Living well with diabetes and heart failure is possible. Talk to your doctor about creating a personalized care plan. Managing both conditions together can improve your quality of life and help you stay active and healthy.
Get more in-depth resources on managing diabetes with heart failure at HeartLife Academy.
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