Diabetes increases heart attack death risk by 50%
A new study published in Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, has found that individuals suffering from diabetes are at nearly 50 per cent increased risk of dying from the effects of a heart attack.
‘The results provide robust evidence that diabetes is a significant long-term population burden among patients who have had a heart attack,’ said lead researcher Chris Gale, Consultant Cardiologist and Associate Professor at University of Leeds in Britain.
The study indicated that the adverse effect on survival is linked to having diabetes, rather than other conditions people with diabetes may suffer from.
‘Managing diabetes effectively can reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. This includes eating healthily, keeping active and taking medications as prescribed by your doctor,’ added Anna Morris, Head of Research Funding at Diabetes UK — a research organization.
‘The research highlights the need to find new ways to prevent coronary heart disease in people with diabetes and develop new treatments to improve survival after a heart attack,’ explained Mike Knapton, Associate Medical Director at the British Heart Foundation.
