People with diabetes are more than twice as likely to die from heart disease as those without diabetes. To help reduce the risk of heart disease and manage type 2 diabetes, it’s important to eat healthy diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats, along with getting regular exercise. But even with lifestyle changes, most people with type 2 also need to take metformin or other medications)to help reduce blood sugar levels. When these treatments aren’t sufficient, a range of newer drugs can be added to metformin therapy to help reduce risk. Read more