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Is insulin resistance a predictor of diabetes?
Is insulin resistance a predictor of diabetes?
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 28 Sep 2023
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How does diabetes type 2 affect the heart?
People with diabetes are more likely to suffer from heart disease because over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Do heart problems cause diabetes or vice versa?
Yes
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
How is a diabetic insulin injection related to a heart attack?
New studies show that insulin and high blood glucose levels are associated with a risk of heart diseases and cardiac attacks.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Does diabetes type 2 cause heart attacks?
Yes, uncontrolled diabetes may trigger heart problems including cardiac arrest.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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