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An analysis of data by Canadian researchers shows that health risks caused by type II diabetes occur earlier than previously thought. 
 
The risks of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure rise upon onset of the disease, not slowly in the long term.  
 
Researchers say this implies that damage to blood vessels happens quickly and that diabetics and their doctors should work harder on lifestyle changes and take the disease very seriously.

Stroke risk spikes with diabetes diagnoses

Canada.com - 6/18/2006 8:08 AM

People with Type 2 diabetes the most common kind have an increased risk of having a stroke starting immediately after their diagnosis, says new research from the University of Alberta.
 
Until now, it was assumed the risk of having a stroke or cardiovascular disease for diabetics increased slowly over a 10- to 15-year period, said Dr. Thomas Jeerakathil, researcher and professor in neurology and medicine at the University of Alberta
 
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