Victoza® helps lower the risk of major cardiovascular events

Discover the cardiovascular benefits of Victoza®

Talk to your health care provider about how Victoza® not only lowers A1C, but also reduces the risk of major CV events such as heart attack, stroke, or death in adults with type 2 diabetes with known heart disease.

Heart attack, stroke, and type 2 diabetes

Heart disease (which includes heart attack) is the leading cause of death in the United States, while stroke is 5th (behind cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, and accidents). Having type 2 diabetes puts you at significantly greater risk for both heart attack and stroke. Part of the reason for this is that people with type 2 diabetes are often treating other conditions that add to their risk for developing heart disease, such as:

  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
  • High cholesterol
  • Obesity

Lack of physical activity and smoking can also lead to heart disease. Over time, high blood sugar caused by type 2 diabetes can damage your blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart. So the longer you have type 2 diabetes, the greater your risk is for developing heart disease.

Symptoms of heart attack and stroke

Recognizing the symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, and getting help quickly, could save your life one day. Please take note of these heart attack and stroke symptoms:

Heart attack

  • Pressure, tightness, pain, or a squeezing or aching feeling in your chest or arms
  • Nausea, indigestion, heartburn, or abdominal pain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Cold sweat
  • Fatigue
  • Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness

Stroke

  • Sudden weakness or droopiness of the face, or issues with your vision
  • Sudden weakness or numbness in one or both arms
  • Difficulty speaking, slurred speech, or garbled speech

If you have type 2 diabetes and known heart disease, be sure to ask your health care provider if Victoza® is right to help you lower your risk for major cardiovascular events, such as heart attack, stroke, or death.

Be sure to seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of a heart attack or stroke.