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[Risk factor] Diabetes In terms of stroke and cardiovascular disease risk, having diabetes is the equivalent of aging 15 years. [Why it affects stroke risk] In diabetes, glucose is not efficiently taken up by the body's cells and accumulates in the blood instead, where it can damage the vascular system. Hypertension is common among diabetics and accounts for much of their increased stroke risk. [What you can do] 
blood pressure medications, dietary changes, and weight loss can lower stroke risk. Controlling blood sugar appears to reduce the risk of recurrent stroke.
NINDS Know Stroke Campaign - strokechallenges
What you can do