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 Heart Health » 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: 409.0 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 Join the movement by clicking the link below to earn your SparkPoints, or connecting with SparkPeople in one of these other ways: UNSUBSCRIBE © 2017 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms | Privacy | Manage Emails