UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC AWARENESS REGARDING THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN TYPE 2 DIABETES AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE: FINDINGS FROM THE “FOR YOUR SWEETHEART™” SURVEY

Background While clinicians are aware of the association between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease (CVD), it is less clear whether individuals with T2D and their loved ones (as potential health-seeking motivators) understand the importance of CVD as the major cause of morbidity and mo...

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Published in:Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2018-03, Vol.71 (11), p.A1820-A1820
Main Authors: Perreault, Leigh, Boardman, Marilyn K., Pak, Jonathan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiology
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular diseases
Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent)
Disease prevention
Morbidity
Public awareness
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Summary:Background While clinicians are aware of the association between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease (CVD), it is less clear whether individuals with T2D and their loved ones (as potential health-seeking motivators) understand the importance of CVD as the major cause of morbidity and mortality in T2D. People with T2D indicated that they would take preventive measures if they were aware of their increased CVD risk: 88% (n=440) would modify their diet, 81% (n=408) would talk to their healthcare provider.
ISSN:0735-1097
1558-3597
DOI:10.1016/S0735-1097(18)32361-1