keY FINDINGS OF The SURveY

> half of total respondents said they were fully aware of the high cardiovascular risk associated with Type 2 diabetes

> More than half (57 per cent) have discussed their condition with the treating physician to lower current risk

> Only 50 per cent of patients believe they are at high risk of CVD

> 45 per cent don’t associate heart disease with the condition

> Only 20 per cent agree that CVD is the number one cause of death for Type 2 diabetes patients

> Fifty-five per cent do not believe it causes death

> Less than a third of the total respondents believe that they’re knowledgeable about Type 2 diabetes

> patients perceive obesity to be more serious than Type 2 diabetes

> Most patients believe that Type 2 diabetes is marked by high levels of blood sugar, followed by lack of insulin