No doubt about it, there's a link between type 2 diabetes and heart health. Sometimes a simple understanding can help put it all in perspective. A cardiologist helps break down this tricky topic.

Diabetes Often Leads to Heart and Kidney Disease, Too The three illnesses are closely linked — and increasingly common. Here’s what to know about the shared risk factors for these conditions.

Around 700,000 Americans have heart disease, six million have kidney disease and nearly 42% are obese—and medical experts want more Americans to pay attention to the connections between all three.