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Does diabetes type 2 cause heart attacks?

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Does diabetes type 2 cause heart attacks?

Over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart. This can make one suceptible to heart attacks or a stroke.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How do high blood sugars and high insulin affect heart disease?

People with high blood sugars are more likely to have conditions that raise the risk for heart diseases. They also have high blood pressure that increases the force of blood through your arteries and can damage artery walls making one suceptible to heart disease.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is the normal fasting sugar level of diabetes patients?

A fasting blood sugar level of 100 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Is it true that glucose in your blood can cause plaque buildup?

Studies have known that diabetes leads to atherosclerosis. There has been evidence that this is associated with increased circulating levels of inflammatory white blood cells (WBCs), which contribute to the build-up of plaque

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How does sugar effect blood pressure?

There are several other factors that also increase BP, one of which is added sugars. The current high intake of added sugars increases obesity which, in turn, raises Blood pressure

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How can l control my blood sugar?

You can control your blood sugar levels by consuming less sugar and eating the right diet. Additionally exercising regularly will be plus for managing blood suagr levels.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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