People with diabetes are twice more likely to develop heart disease than the rest of the population. Among diabetics, heart disease can progress quicker than normal.
People suffering from type 1 and type 2 diabetes are more likely to be at risk from heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure. Problems such as poor circulation to the legs and feet are also more likely to affect diabetes patients.Like diabetes itself, the symptoms of cardiovascular disease may go undetected for years.