Share the Love - Take Diabetes 2 Heart

Sometimes hearing something from the people we love the most has the biggest impact. Sharing the Take Diabetes 2 Heart campaign resources could be the inspiration your loved one needs.

Social media

Show someone you care by sharing some of the Take Diabetes 2 Heart social media materials.

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Campaign

Statistics

Fifty nine percent unaware the #1 cause of death for people with type 2 diabetes is heart disease

Ninety nine percent said they would do something about it if they knew they were at risk

Eighty percent would change their diet or exercise to reduce their risk

Twelve percent thought they were personally at risk of heart disease

Tips for loved ones

Talk openly. Let them know you want them around for a long time

Focus on what they can do, Just knowing their risk helps reduce it

#takediabetes2?

Have you or a loved one had a heart attack? Tell your story on social media. Use the campaign hashtag #takediabetes2? to help more people take positive steps to better health.

Fact sheets

Make sure you have the facts for your heart-to-heart conversation. Download our factsheets and share them with your loved one.

Have a heart-to-heart

Here is some simple practical advice about having a heart-to-heart with your loved one or to help them talk to their diabetes healthcare team.