Staying on diabetes medication is linked to fewer heart attacks and strokes
August 07, 2026
August 07, 2026
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 7 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news:
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Staying on diabetes medication is linked to fewer heart attacks and strokes
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Type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. So many people with type 2 diabetes are prescribed blood sugar-lowering medication to reduce this risk.
However, not everyone takes their medication consistently, and that inconsistency could l . . .
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Staying on diabetes medication is linked to fewer heart attacks and strokes
*
Type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. So many people with type 2 diabetes are prescribed blood sugar-lowering medication to reduce this risk.
However, not everyone takes their medication consistently, and that inconsistency could l . . .