Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart failure, but it works the other way, too -- heart failure can be a risk factor for diabetes. Other factors, such as how long you have had heart failure or high blood pressure, can put you at a higher risk for developing diabetes. Though the two conditions are linked, it hasn't been proven that one causes the other. Still, the correlation is on the radar of physicians everywhere -- and it should be on yours, too.
Diabetes is a chronic disease where the body does not produce or properly use insulin, which is needed to convert food into energy. The good news is that by learning how to manage your diabetes, you can enjoy a long and active life. At Chester County Hospital, we firmly believe that education is the most important component to the management of diabetes. Our self-management programs are a proven way to help individuals care for and control their diabetes.
Videos:
Watch this presentation by Chester County Hospital dietician Jessica Wilson, RD, CDCES, who specializes in heart health and healthy living. Learn how to combine diabetes and heart failure diets for healthy and tasteful eating:
Chester County Hospital cardiologist Clay Warnick, MD shares an update on diabetes and its impact on heart failure:
Community Wellness Programs:
Chester County Hospital offers a wide variety of educational programs for individuals living with the day-to-day challenges of diabetes. Sign up for one of our free classes, presentations and support groups.