A RECENT survey conducted by
Merck has revealed that four out of
five diabetes patients
underestimate their risk of heart
disease and stroke.
According to researchers, only
one out of five surveyed listed
heart attack/failure and stroke as
their biggest worry regarding
diabetes complications.
The survey also found that 40% of
physicians surveyed underestimated
the number of patients who die
from cardiovascular disease.
“Heart disease is the leading
cause of death among people with
type 2 diabetes,” said Dr George
Grunberger from the Grunberger
Diabetes Institute.
“There is a need for more
communication between patients
and physicians about the heart
disease risks associated with
diabetes,” he added.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 28 Jun 11 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 28 Jun 11
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