Kidney disease is a common complication of type 2 diabetes. If you have type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, you’re at 3x higher risk of dying from a cardiovascular event like heart attack or stroke. There are actions you can take to reduce your risk.
The Know Diabetes by Heart™ initiative is coming to a close- thank you for being a part of it. This site will remain active until December 2025. Please visit heart.org or diabetes.org to find additional educational resources focused on reducing cardiovascular deaths, heart attacks, heart failure and strokes in people living with type 2 diabetes.
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