There are many risk factors for heart disease, but one that often gets overlooked is diabetes. Good diabetes management can reduce the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and stroke.
In this video, learn tips for reducing your risk of heart disease if you already have Type 2 diabetes, according to David Anstey, MD, Cardiologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
D. Edmund Anstey, MD, MPH, is a cardiologist practicing in New York City.
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