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How much does diabetes increase the risk of heart disease?

How much does diabetes increase the risk of heart disease?

If you have diabetes, you are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke than someone who doesn't have diabetes

Last updated on 20 Mar 2023

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What will happen if blood sugar rises to 400?

If blood sugar rises to 400 it will make one suceptible to heart diseases, eye damage, foot damage and in worst cases even amputations.

Last updated on 20 Mar 2023

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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 20 Mar 2023

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How does type 2 diabetes lead to coronary heart disease?

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 20 Mar 2023

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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 20 Mar 2023

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How high are glucose levels for diabetes?

A fasting blood sugar level of 99 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 20 Mar 2023

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