Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Cholesterol and Statins
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an important consideration for people living with diabetes. Blood pressure and cholesterol (lipid) checks form part of the eight annual diabetes care processes. These checks help identify any early changes or problems.
Many of the risk factors for CVD are linked to diet and lifestyle. This means they can often be improved through positive lifestyle changes.
Our diabetes education programmes cover cardiovascular health in more detail.
Other links you may find useful
My Weight Matters
Learn more about the ‘My Weight Matters’ programme by visiting their website (opens in a new window).
Therapy for You
Learn more about Therapy For You and how they can support you by visiting their website (opens in a new window).
NHS 12-week weight loss website
Discover more about weight loss and the resources available to you by visiting the NHS weight loss website (opens in a new window)
British Heart Foundation
Visit the British Heart Foundation website to see how they can support you (opens in a new window)
NHS
Discover more on how to eat less saturated fat by visiting the NHS website (opens in a new window)
Giving up smoking
Discover more about giving up smoking with diabetes through the Diabetes UK website (opens in a new window)
Increasing activity levels
Learn how better health can help you make healthy choices by visiting their website (opens in a new window)
Blood pressure management
Discover how diabetes health checks can benefit you through the Diabetes UK website (opens in a new window)