Why are South Asians a higher risk group for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes? What lifestyle changes can lower the risk to you and your family? How should you discuss this risk with your doctor? Dr.Gerald Reaven, world-renowned researcher on the importance of abnormal insulin action in type 2 diabetes and heart disease and Dr. Meenakshi Aggarwal, specialist in cardiovascular diseases, outline the problems faced by this population and present the latest research to help you monitor and minimize your risk.