The good news is that many cardiovascular risk factors can be influenced by everyday habits, including regular exercise, a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding tobacco.
2. Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes can develop gradually, sometimes without obvious symptoms in its early stages.
Over time, elevated blood sugar can damage blood vessels and nerves and increase the risk of complications involving the heart, kidneys, eyes and other organs.
Reaching older age without diabetes can therefore be an encouraging sign of good metabolic health.
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