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How does type 2 diabetes lead to coronary heart disease?

How does type 2 diabetes lead to coronary heart disease?

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

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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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Why is the heart one of the 'favorite' targets of diabetes?

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.

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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.

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What is blood sugar?

Blood sugar is derived from the food we eat, it is the main sugar found in blood.

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How diabetes condition can influence heart attacks?

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.

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