of cardiovascular disease.
-- Work with your doctor. People living with type 2 diabetes often need
multiple approaches to treatment to control the disease and its
associated risks. If you live with type 2 diabetes, it is important to
talk with your doctor, describe your symptoms and be persistent until
you find treatment options and lifestyle changes that work for you.
Visit IKnowDiabetes.org to share your personal experience with type 2 diabetes and for educational resources and more information about The Heart of Diabetes campaign.
The American Heart Association's The Heart of Diabetes(TM) campaign is supported by an educational grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
About the American Heart Association
Founded in 1924, the American Heart Association today is the nation's oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke. These diseases, America's No. 1 and No. 3 killers, and all other cardiovascular diseases claim over 870,000 lives a year. In fiscal year 2005-06 the association invested over $543 million in research, professional and public education, advocacy and community service programs to help all Americans live longer, healthier lives. To learn more, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit americanheart.org.
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