The Diabetes and Heart Risk Connection

Jun 26, 2026

Many people with type 2 diabetes take medications after metformin to control blood sugar, but not all of those drugs behave the same in the body. Type 2 diabetes doesn’t just raise blood sugar — it also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. High glucose levels can damage blood vessels and promote inflammation, setting the stage for heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure over time

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