Drug for diabetes and kidney disease may also lower heart attack, stroke risks

• According to estimates, one in three people who have type 2 diabetes also have chronic kidney disease.
• Both chronic conditions are associated with an increased risk of stroke and heart attack.
• A new study has found a medication already used to treat people who have type 2 diabetes and/or chronic kidney disease with added heart disease risks also helps lower their stroke and heart attack risk.

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