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Heart problems are the leading cause of death among people with diabetes, especially in adults with type 2 diabetes. Certain racial and ethnic groups (African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans) are at higher risk for developing diabetes. The American Heart Association estimates that 65 percent of people with diabetes die from some form of cardiovascular disease.
Factors affecting cardiovascular disease
Heart problems are the leading cause of death among people with diabetes, especially in adults with type 2 diabetes. Certain racial and ethnic groups (African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans) are at higher risk for developing diabetes. The American Heart Association estimates that 65 percent of people with diabetes die from some form of cardiovascular disease.