Diabetes Archive

Pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia-marked by high blood pressure that can impair organ function and affect blood vessels-are increasingly tied to higher lifetime cardiovascular risks. Women with these complications face greater odds of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes.

People consume too much added sugar - extra amounts that food manufacturers add to products to increase flavor and extend shelf life - which can have a serious impact on heart health.

Chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system is over-stimulated all the time. It's not clear why chronic inflammation develops in the body, but it is linked to many chronic conditions, such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.

Overweight or obese men diagnosed with prediabetes who received counseling on healthy eating habits and online support significantly improved their diets and reduced their risk for developing diabetes, according to a 2025 study.

A 2025 study suggested that women with diabetes are nearly twice as likely as men to have hidden heart disease. These women might especially benefit from early screening for problems in the small blood vessels of the heart.