{"id":8292,"date":"2023-09-20T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/putting-our-heart-on-the-plate\/"},"modified":"2023-09-20T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T09:00:00","slug":"putting-our-heart-on-the-plate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/putting-our-heart-on-the-plate\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you know the difference between angina, heart attack and heart failure?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Research suggests that people of South Asian ethnicity in the UK have a higher risk of high blood pressure and coronary heart disease than people of white ethnicity and are up to six-times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are many steps we can take to reduce the risks explains Dr Shahed Ahmad, National Clinical Director for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at NHS England, and Dr Chirag Bakhai, the National Primary Care Advisor for Diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are coronary heart disease and diabetes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Coronary heart disease is a form of cardiovascular disease. It occurs when the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle is blocked or reduced, usually due to fatty deposits in the blood vessels. This can lead to angina<\/a>, heart attacks<\/a> or heart failure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diabetes is when someone has high blood sugar levels. There are two main types of diabetes; Type 1 diabetes<\/a> is a lifelong autoimmune disorder which is considered unrelated to lifestyle, while Type 2 diabetes<\/a> is the much more common form and is known to be linked to lifestyle behaviours, particularly carrying excess body weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr Bakhai says: \u201cHaving diabetes increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease as well as other serious problems such as kidney disease and sight loss. Having higher blood sugar and blood pressure levels are associated with greater risks\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tackling risk factors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHaving a family member with type 2 diabetes or CVD, doesn\u2019t mean that it\u2019s inevitable that you will get the condition too,\u201d says Dr Ahmad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe can reduce our risk of both diseases by tackling other common risk factors – smoking, being overweight, eating an unhealthy diet, and being inactive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr Shahed Ahmad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Being physically active<\/a> is estimated to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by 35%<\/a> and type 2 diabetes by 40%. Health experts say adults aged 19 to 64 should aim for 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week, at an intensity which is enough to increase your breathing, or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOver the last 20 years, we have seen more than a doubling of the size of the population living with type 2 diabetes, with a particularly concerning increase at younger ages. This increasing prevalence largely relates to changes in lifestyle and more people tending to live with excess body weight\u201d explains Dr Bakhai. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHaving a nutritious diet, being physically active and keeping to a healthy weight can prevent type 2 diabetes and also reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Eat Well<\/a> website has more information to help you adopt a healthier diet, low in saturated fat, sugar, and salt. If you need help to manage your weight, you can also speak to your GP practice. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, you might be advised to join the free NHS Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme<\/a> for help making positive lifestyle changes. If you\u2019re living with obesity and also have diabetes, high blood pressure or both, you could get support through the free NHS Digital Weight Management Programme<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What else can I do to protect my health?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re over 40 and not known to have high blood pressure, high cholesterol needing treatment, cardiovascular disease or diabetes, you may be eligible for a free NHS health check<\/a>.<\/strong> It can spot problems before you notice them, helping you make lifestyle changes and get treatment if needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It includes: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n