Diabetes, Obesity and Its Complications

Diabetes, Obesity and cardiovascular disease

People suffering from diabetes may develop cardiovascular diseases if their condition is not managed well for a long period of time. High levels of glucose in blood (Hyperglycemia), which characterizes diabetes, in combination with free fatty acids (hyperlipidemia) within the blood can alter the character of blood vessels, and this can lead to heart disease. Vascular disorders include coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, peripheral vascular disease (PVD), and heart stroke.