Did you know that 2 out of 3 people with diabetes die from heart disease and stroke? Make the Link! Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke is an initiative of the American Diabetes Association and the American College of Cardiology, aimed at increasing awareness of the link between diabetes and heart disease.
Make the Link! stresses that diabetes management is more than control of blood glucose. People with diabetes must also manage blood pressure and cholesterol and talk to their health provider to learn about other ways to reduce their chance for heart attacks and stroke.
For People with Diabetes and Their Loved Ones
In this section, you will learn how you can prevent heart attacks and stroke. Read the new Diabetes Survival Guide, a resource to help you make good choices and learn what you need to know to take care of your diabetes. You can also view Link for Life starring Type 2 Lou, a fun, interactive program filled with practical tips and valuable information. Link for Life is available in both English & Spanish.
For Health Professionals
In this section, you'll find a lot of information, including the 2006 Clinical Practice Recommendations related to diabetes, heart disease and stroke; the Link Library; and Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease Review, the American Diabetes Association/American College of Cardiology newsletter featuring information on treatment guidelines, research advances, and patient education tools. In addition, check out the Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Toolkit (available in both English & Spanish), which contains reproducible patient education handouts to use in your practice.
News and Events
In our News and Events section, you'll find recent press releases, statistics and news about diabetes and heart disease. Also find activities that the Make the Link! initiative is conducting to raise awareness about the link between diabetes and heart disease.
Corporate Partners
The Make the Link! initiative is made possible by support from the following corporate partners:
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