Second, people with diabetes tend to have higher fat levels in their blood. Higher blood sugars can cause this. These fats or lipids clog and narrow the blood vessels. Sometimes they clog completely. Your doctor calls these problems atherosclerosis.
Women are always less likely to develop heart disease.
Women with diabetes are just as likely as men to have a heart attack or stroke. There's no totally certain way to avoid heart disease and circulation problems. But there are lots of things to do to cut your risk. If you smoke, stop. Nicotine narrows and restricts blood vessels.