7^th Global Cardiovascular Research and Clinical Cardiology

Diabetes, Obesity & Stroke

Obesity increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. But it damages more than just the heart and blood system. It is also the major cause of bile stones, osteoarthritis and respiratory problems. Obesity closely interferes with many health conditions that underlie cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure, diabetes and abnormal blood cholesterol. Additionally, weight gain is a frequent consequence of a heart-damaging lifestyle such as lack of exercise and a fat diet. Obesity can also lead to heart failure. This is a serious condition when your heart can not pump enough blood to satisfy the needs of your body. After diabetes or diabetes, a person is at increased risk of heart disease and stroke. One can reduce the risk by maintaining blood glucose levels (also called blood sugar), blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels close to the recommended target values ​​- levels suggested by diabetes professionals for good health. Stroke and coronary heart disease can be caused by the same problem - atherosclerosis.