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Diabetes and heart failure: Understanding their relationship for better health
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Diabetes and heart failure: Understanding their relationship for better health outcomes

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DIABETES and heart disease often go hand in hand.

The former affects over 3.9 million Malaysian adults based on the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019, specifically 2.8 million adults (above the age of 30) with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Research has shown that patients with T2D are two to four times more likely to develop heart failure compared to someone without diabetes. Raised blood glucose levels contribute 10-11% to risk of heart failure.

While diabetes can cause a myriad of complications, heart disease is one that is often overlooked. Approximately 6.7% of Malaysians live with heart failure and it is an major cause of hospitalisation in Malaysia.

So what do all these staggering numbers mean in simple terms? Better awareness on gaining appropriate information and support, of course.

That said, before we get to how patients can make better decisions and learn the skills to properly manage their condition, it’s best to lay down the necessary information for those who are not yet at risk to emphasise the importance of the present discussions.

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