Join us in this episode as we welcome Dr. Makaryus, a renowned cardiologist, to explain the compelling link between diabetes and heart health. Learn about the often overlooked phenomenon of silent heart attacks, their early warning signs, and the distinct considerations for individuals with diabetes.
Dr. Amgad N. Makaryus currently serves as the chair of the Department of Cardiology at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, NY, and Professor of Cardiology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in Hempstead, NY. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in the field of cardiology.
“As a doctor, my job is not just to treat you when you’re sick or in the hospital, my job is to prevent you from getting sick in the future with all the tools that I know how, and part of that has to do with screening.”
In This Episode You Will Learn
Comorbidity: Diabetes and Heart Disease
Insulin Resistance and Heart Health
How Medications for Diabetes Impact Heart Health
Stress and Its Impact on Heart Attacks
Tips for Diabetes Management and Heart Health
Lifestyle Changes Diabetics Can Make to Reduce Heart Attack Risk
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