Diabetes Link is a Web site dedicated to helping people with diabetes gather information, learn important facts and enjoy healthy lifestyles.Part 2 of a series on a healthy heart.
Okay. So about half of people with diabetes don't even know they're at risk for heart problems.¹ Which half are you in?
Either way, stick with us for a quick review of heart issues you'd like to avoid.
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It's true—diabetes and heart disease often go hand-in-hand. But it's also true that they don't have to. There are many things you can do to protect your heart. But before that, let's start by understanding 3 reasons people with diabetes are at higher risk.
The great thing about stepping up exercise and healthy eating is that it doesn't take long before the pounds and inches start coming off, and that's great motivation to continue.
Losing weight is totally personal—nobody else can choose what you eat or whether you exercise. Fortunately, that also means you're the one who sets the goals and decides what "success" means.
This message isn't about exercise. It's about having fun and feeling great. After all, activity doesn't have to be called "exercise" or a "sport" to burn off some blood sugar. Building a snowman, walking to the store, even scrubbing the floor (your favorite) all qualify.
Losing weight is tough. That's why we made this list of 12 teeny changes you can make today. Start with one and work your way into incorporating all of them. Or visit 
Fad diets make losing weight sound so easy (if not delicious—we're talking about you, cabbage soup diet).
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