Is insulin resistance a predictor of diabetes?

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Is insulin resistance a predictor of diabetes?

Is insulin resistance a predictor of diabetes?

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Is insulin resistance a predictor of diabetes?

Over time, chronic insulin resistance can lead to prediabetes and then Type 2 diabetes if it's not treated or able to be treated. Prediabetes happens when your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What are the health effect of uncontrollable diabetes?

Over time, high blood glucose levels can damage the body's organs. Possible long-term effects include damage to large (macrovascular) and small (microvascular) blood vessels, which can lead to heart attack, stroke, and problems with the kidneys, eyes, gums, feet and nerves.

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Why does high blood sugar cause stroke and heart attack?

New studies show that insulin and high blood glucose levels are associated with a risk of heart diseases and cardiac attacks.

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Can high blood sugar levels lead to high cholesterol?

Yes one can get diabetic dyslipidemia as high blood glucose levels and high cholesterol are closely related. Hence keep a check on both to avoid heart related disorders.

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Can a cardiologist treat high blood sugar level?

Yes, cardiologist especially interventional cardiologist can treat high blood sugar levels in patients with diabetic heart disease

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What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition usually due to consistently high blood sugar levels that affects how your body turns food into energy.

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