Abstract:

Living with diabetes can feel like navigating a maze of health challenges, and one of the scariest risks is stroke. This article dives into why people with diabetes are more likely to have a stroke, what’s happening inside the body to cause this, and how we can lower that risk. In places like Uzbekistan, where diabetes and stroke are becoming more common, understanding and acting on this information is crucial. Diabetes can make strokes two to four times more likely, but with the right steps, we can fight back. This is especially important in Central Asia, where limited awareness and healthcare resources make prevention a big challenge.