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Diabetes doubles the risk of heart disease

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October 10, 2025

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Diabetes doubles the risk of heart disease

People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those without the condition, says Dr Layla Al Marzooqi, Specialist Cardiologist and Aeromedical Examiner at King’s College Hospital London in Dubai. This is because prolonged high blood sugar damages blood vessels and nerves that control the heart.

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