the podcast where we break down complex cardiovascular science into practical insights for your health. I'm your host, Lovely Brack and today we're exploring a connection that affects millions of people worldwide.
Here's a sobering statistic: According to Petrie and colleagues, hypertension is twice as frequent in patients with diabetes compared with those who do not have diabetes. And if you're living with both conditions, your risk of dying from heart disease is significantly higher. In fact, these researchers note that the major cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetes is cardiovascular disease, which is exacerbated by hypertension.
Welcome to "The Domino Effect: How Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Trigger Heart Disease." In the next five minutes, we'll examine why these two conditions frequently occur together, explore what's happening inside your blood vessels, and discuss what you can do to protect your health.