title: Ask Dr. Francis. I read recently that people with diabetes are at high risk for cardiovascular disease. I have diabetes, but am not aware of any other health problems. What can I do to reduce  my risk?
authors.forename: Gary S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Francis
mesh_terms: D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors