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 20 Mar 2023
Yes, high blood pressure can make one suceptible to insulin resistance which increases the chance of diabetes in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure).
When blood glucose levels are high the glucose runs in the blood stream affecting kidneys, heart and eyes. Hence, patients living with diabetes must maintain good sugar levels to prevent organ damage.
If you have diabetes, you are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke than someone who doesn't have diabetes
Yes. Diabetic dislipidemia occurs when someone has cholesterol along with high blood sugar people and also have triglycerides which build up over the years.
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.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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