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Heart Conditions & Diabetes

- Summary
- About diabetes and the heart
- Types and differences
- Signs and symptoms
- Diagnosis methods
- Treatment options
- Prevention methods
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Nikheel Kolatkar, M.D.

Signs and symptoms of heart conditions

Heart conditions can cause a number of symptoms. These include:

  • Chest pain due to reduced blood flow (angina), which may radiate to the neck, jaw, shoulder, arm or testicles
  • Pressure in the chest
  • Dizziness or fainting
  • Abnormal heartbeat
  • Sweating
  • Gray facial color
  • Abnormal heartbeat
  • Shortness of breath or fatigue
  • Edema (swelling) in ankles
  • Pain or cramping in buttocks, thighs or calves during exertion (claudication)
  • Erectile dysfunction

People with diabetes should also be aware of the signs of a stroke. These can include numbness or weakness in arms or legs (especially on one side of the body), difficulty communicating and sudden loss of vision.

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Review Date: 08-22-2008
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