Complications of the Cardiovascular system, specially the Coronary arteries supplying Blood to the Heart itself is one of the main reasons for the death of Diabetics. Persons with Diabetes are 2-4 times more prone to Suffer from a Heart Attack
The Heart Attacks in Diabetics is more severe and deadlier than in non Diabetics
Diabetics are more prone to triple artery disease, in which all the three major arteries supplying blood to heart get blocked and need Bypass surgery(CABG- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting )
Women loose their inherent protection from Heart Diseases if they get Diabetes.
Heart Attacks and Attacks of Angina may be painless, thus devoiding the person a chance to seek medical assictance in time.
There are a number of other problems related to Heart and Blood vessels in Diabetics which are a grave cause of concern, Heart Faiulure, Peripheral Artery Disease, Hypertension ( High Blood Pressure) etc.