Excelsior Correspondent
Jammu, Apr 5: To raise awareness about the escalating risk of cardiac complications in diabetic patients, Dr. Sushil Sharma, Head of Cardiology at GMCH Jammu, spearheaded a comprehensive cardiac awareness and health screening drive at Gurudwara Singh Sabha Nanak Nagar, Jammu. The initiative focused on sensitizing attendees about the strong link between diabetes and cardio metabolic diseases, emphasizing proactive measures and timely interventions to mitigate risks. Dr. Sushil’s team provided thorough health checks, expert guidance, and personalized advice, empowering individuals to prioritize heart health and adopt healthier lifestyles.
While interacting with the people, Dr Sushil stated that the relationship between diabetes and cardio metabolic disease represents one of the most important and consequential connections in modern medicine. “These two conditions do not merely coexist; they are deeply intertwined through shared risk factors, overlapping biological mechanisms, and mutually reinforcing progression. This intimate link explains why individuals with diabetes face significantly higher risks of cardiovascular complications such as heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. Understanding this connection is essential for prevention, early intervention, and improved patient outcomes. Diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, acts as a powerful and independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Elevated blood glucose levels lead to endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and vascular inflammation. Over time, these processes accelerate atherosclerosis, causing narrowing and hardening of arteries. As a result, individuals with diabetes experience a markedly increased risk of coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral arterial disease,” Dr Sharma said.
He elaborated that people with diabetes have nearly double the risk of cardiovascular mortality compared to those without diabetes. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance promotes vascular damage, hyperglycemia, and lipid abnormalities. Diabetes increases heart failure risk through diabetic cardiomyopathy, characterized by myocardial fibrosis and impaired ventricular relaxation. Management must extend beyond glucose control to comprehensive risk reduction, including blood pressure management, lipid optimization, and lifestyle modification. Certain anti diabetic medications offer cardiovascular protection,” Dr Sharma said.
Others who were part of this camp included Dr Venkatesh Yellupu, Dr Bhola Kumar and Dr Adarsh Sharma. Paramedics and Volunteers include Kamal Sharma, Rajkumar, Ranjeet Singh, Shubham Sharma, Gokul Jamwal and others.
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