The Diabetes and Heart Disease
Connection
Two out of every three people with diabetes are
unaware of their increased risk for heart disease. Include heart disease and
stroke prevention benefits and services as part of your work site diabetes
prevention and management program.
About 65 percent of people with diabetes will die from
a heart attack or stroke, so it's important to educate your employees about the
diabetes and heart disease connection. Click on the resources below to learn
more.
Be Smart About Your Heart. Control the ABCs of
Diabetes: A1C, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol
(ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/ControlABC_broch_Eng.pdf)
This two-color two-fold brochure explains the link between diabetes and heart
disease and encourages people with diabetes to take action to control the ABCs
of diabetes: A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol (published 11/01). First 25
copies free. Each additional package of 25, $5. Limit 2 packages. Commercial
printer-ready Zip cartridges or CDs available. Call 1-800-860-8747.
If You Have Diabetes, Take Care of Your Heart (Si
Tiene Diabetes, Cuide Su Corazón)
(ndep.nih.gov/campaigns/CuideCorazon/Cuide_materials.htm)
An easy-to-read, bilingual brochure that explains the link between diabetes and
heart disease for Hispanic and Latino Americans. This illustrated brochure
encourages patients to take steps to control not only their blood glucose
(sugar) levels, but also their blood pressure and cholesterol. A detachable
wallet card allows patients to track these target numbers (published 09/02).
First 25 copies free. Each additional package of 25, $5. Commercial
printer-ready Zip cartridges or CDs available. Call 1-800-860-8747.
Take Care of Your Heart. Manage Your
Diabetes
(http://www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/TCH_AsAm_flyer_Eng.pdf)
This
patient education flyer tells people with diabetes about the links between
diabetes and heart disease and encourages them to manage their blood glucose,
blood pressure, and cholesterol. Each flyer has a record form to enable people
with diabetes to keep track of their numbers and work with their health care
providers to reach their target goals. Flyers are available in English and 15
Asian and Pacific Islander languages. The flyer is printer-ready for black or
color printers. First 25 copies free. Each additional package of 25, $5. Limit
2 packages. Commercial printer-ready Zip cartridges or CDs available. Call
1-800-860-8747
American Heart Association's “The Heart of Diabetes”
Campaign
(www.s2mw.com/heartofdiabetes/abouthod.html)
The Heart of Diabetes SM: Understanding Insulin Resistance is a
national education and awareness campaign targeting people with type 2
diabetes, insulin resistance, and related heart disease risks. The American
Heart Association developed this multi-faceted program to help control heart
disease in people with type 2 diabetes and bring about a greater understanding
of insulin resistance.
Diabetes and Heart Disease: A Campaign for a Nation
at Risk
(www.knowtheheartpart.com)
Diabetes: Know the Heart Part, is an educational initiative that underscores
the importance of managing risk factors for heart disease. The online resource
offers information on the diabetes and heart disease link, questions to ask
health care providers about diabetes and heart disease and information on risk
factors. The Web site was developed by the American Association of Diabetes
Educators and Merck & Co. Inc.
Make the Link! Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke
(www.diabetes.org/type-1-diabetes/well-being/heart-disease-and-stroke.jsp)
Make the Link! Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke is an initiative of the
American Diabetes Association and the American College of Cardiology, aimed at
increasing awareness of the link between diabetes and heart disease. Make the
Link! stresses that diabetes management is more than control of blood glucose.
People with diabetes must also manage blood pressure and cholesterol and talk
to their health provider to learn about other ways to reduce their chance for
heart attacks and stroke.
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