15 Diabetes and stroke

Type: Factsheets

Code: 01F15

Some medical conditions, such as diabetes, can increase the risk of stroke. Diabetes is a condition affecting glucose levels in the blood. It is becoming increasingly more common amongst people of all ages, and in the UK there are over two million people with diabetes. It is important to monitor and control diabetes to reduce the risk of stroke. This factsheet describes the main symptoms of diabetes, the different types of diabetes and the link to stroke, lifestyle changes and available treatments.

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