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Could This Heart Scan Detect Diabetes Damage Before Symptoms Appear?

Cardiologist reviewing speckle-tracking echocardiography showing global longitudinal strain analysis for early diabetic cardiomyopathy detection.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of illness and death among people with diabetes. However, one of the most concerning complications, diabetic cardiomyopathy, often develops quietly for years before symptoms emerge. During this silent phase, routine echocardiograms frequently show a normal ejection fraction, creating a false sense of reassurance. Fortunately, …

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Incretin Therapy in Cardiovascular Disease: Should Treatment Selection Change After New Outcomes Data?

Incretin therapy medications with heart model and ECG showing cardiovascular disease management

In recent years, the role of incretin therapy in cardiovascular disease management has gained attention as new outcomes data reshape how clinicians approach high-risk patients. But should treatment choices really change based on these findings? As evidence evolves, many providers are reconsidering which therapies deliver both glycemic control and cardiovascular …

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