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What is diabetes?
What is diabetes?
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.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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Can too much insulin cause 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
What are the symptoms of diabetic heart disease?
Swollen feet and ankles, shortness of breathe and fainting are few signs which indicates that one has a diabetic heart condition.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
What is blood sugar?
Blood sugar is derived from the food we eat, it is the main sugar found in blood.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
INSULIN (FASTING)
- Reports: Within 36 Hrs
- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required