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Adults with Diabetes are 2-4 times more likely to have heart disease than adults without. High blood sugar increases the risk for heart attack and coronary artery disease. Specifically, adults with type 2 diabetes typically have high blood pressure and suffer from obesity, increasing their risk of Heart disease issues.

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Diabetes can lead to cardiovascular disease.

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