LET'S GET
With type 2 diabetes, there's up
to a4GREATER RISKxof stroke, heart attack,
or cardiovascular death.
You or your loved ones can do something now to help manage the risk. Let's get after it.
Anthony Anderson, actor and comedian. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2002. Anthony Anderson is a paid spokesperson for Novo Nordisk, Inc.
Here’s the deal—cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death and disability for people with type 2 diabetes. Yet, it has been shown that more than half of people with diabetes do not consider themselves at risk of cardiovascular disease.
Get real about your cardiovascular risk
I saw firsthand what it did to my father’s life, and it really changed my perspective.
I decided to do whatever it takes to get my blood sugar level under control, knowing that I had higher cardiovascular risk. My doctor helped create a treatment plan that worked for me.
Getting real means getting the facts. I had type 2 diabetes for years and found that there's a lot about diabetes I didn't know. So, check out this site and soak it all in.
Be sure to always talk to your diabetes care team. They're your secret weapon.