The importance of overweight in the development of cardiovascular diseases in patients with type 2 diabetes and the peculiarities of treatment

Type 2 diabetes is a disease associated with obesity. Overweight and obesity are very common among diabetic patients. Patients with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese are more likely to experience high blood pressure, lipid metabolism disorders, and microalbuminuria. These are well-known risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The risk of cardiovascular diseases is high in diabetic patients, and controlling these factors is important in reducing this risk.