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What happens when blood glucose levels are high?

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What happens when blood glucose levels are high?

When blood glucose levels are high the glucose runs in the blood stream affecting kidneys, heart and eyes. Hence, patients living with diabetes must maintain good sugar levels to prevent organ damage.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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Does high blood sugar affect blood pressure?

There are several other factors that also increase BP, one of which is added sugars. The current high intake of added sugars increases obesity which, in turn, raises Blood pressure

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How does high blood pressure affect one's blood sugar level?

Yes, high blood pressure can make one suceptible to insulin resistance which increases the chance of diabetes in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure).

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Can high blood sugar levels lead to high cholesterol?

Yes. Diabetic dislipidemia occurs when someone has cholesterol along with high blood sugar people and also have triglycerides which build up over the years.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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