The condition that doubles your risk for a stroke

This Week's Tip The condition that doubles your risk for a stroke People who have type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to experience heart disease or stroke—even if it is well managed. 65% of people with diabetes die of some form of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association If poorly managed, the risk is much higher, as uncontrolled blood sugar levels can damage the heart and veins. Type 2 diabetes is preventable. If you have diabetes, it's extremely important to work with your health-care provider to manage your condition and reduce any other risk factors you may have. Properly controlled diabetes carries with it a reduced risk for many complications, so make diabetes prevention—and management—high on your priority list. Diabetes Management Made Simple More Tips for a Healthy Heart   Heart Friendly Recipe Skinny Chicken Philly Cheese Sub Warm meat, gooey cheese, and grilled vegetables--what's not to love about a Philly cheese steak? How about the more than 1,600 calories in each one! This take on the classic skimps on fat but not flavor. Get the Recipe See More Healthy Heart Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 4  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 409 Total Fat: 10.2 g Cholesterol: 72.2 mg Sodium: 601.5 mg Total Carbs: 41.2 g   Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g Protein: 34.4 g View full nutritional breakdown of Skinny Chicken Philly Cheese Sub by ingredient     From Our Healthy Heart Community Any Name, Starting A - Z (Team Forum) NEW GAME: Two words... change one. (Team Forum) More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy