{"id":40931,"date":"2026-07-01T10:42:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T15:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/?p=40931"},"modified":"2026-07-01T10:52:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T15:52:04","slug":"diabetes-heart-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/diabetes-heart-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes &amp; Heart Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"40931\" class=\"elementor elementor-40931\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4a80fb3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4a80fb3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f33506\" data-id=\"3f33506\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51dbe4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51dbe4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>People with diabetes are at a higher risk for heart disease and stroke. Even when cholesterol numbers appear normal, diabetes can damage blood vessels over time, increasing the chance of plaque buildup in the arteries. Because of this, taking care of your heart is an important part of managing diabetes. Statins are commonly used medications that help lower \u201cbad\u201d (LDL) cholesterol and reduce plaque buildup in your arteries, which can help protect against heart attacks and strokes.<\/p><p>Taking steps to protect your heart is an important part of managing diabetes. Medications, like statins, and healthy habits can work together to support long-term health.<\/p><p>Did you know? People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease, even if they don\u2019t have symptoms. Taking care of your heart is just as important as managing your blood sugar. That\u2019s why statins are often recommended as part of routine diabetes care.<\/p><p>Here are 2 links where you can learn more:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/1870967467\/rUWbqwtfA_default\/index.html?videoId=6365484340112\">Diabetes and Comorbidities<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/diabetes-complications\/statins-and-diabetes.html\">Learn more: Statins and Diabetes \u2013 What You Should Know<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Are Statins Safe?<\/strong><br \/>For most people with diabetes, the heart-protective benefits of outweigh the risks, and serious side effects are rare. Your healthcare provider can help you find an option that works best for you.<\/p><p><strong>The Bottom Line:<\/strong><br \/>If you have diabetes, taking a statin may be a valuable way to protect your heart, lower your risk of stroke and support your long-term health. Talk with your healthcare provider about whether a statin may be right for you.<\/p><p>Express Scripts, our vendor for prescription drugs, is dedicated to helping you achieve your overall health and wellness goals with the tools and resources they provide. You can contact them at 800.846.4008 and speak to one of their pharmacists.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People with diabetes are at a higher risk for heart disease and stroke. Even when cholesterol numbers appear normal, diabetes can damage blood vessels over time, increasing the chance of plaque buildup in the arteries. Because of this, taking care of your heart is an important part of managing diabetes. 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