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Can high blood sugar levels lead to high cholesterol?
Can high blood sugar levels lead to high cholesterol?
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 12 Dec 2024
Related Questions
How can a diabetic person avoid a heart attack?
A diabetic person must have a heart healthy diet, aim for a healthy weight according to BMI and manage stress to avoid heart attack.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Why does high blood sugar cause stroke and 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 12 Dec 2024
What is a high insulin level?
Anything above 25 is high insulin level.If your insulin levels are consistently this high or even more elevated, even when fasting, you could be diagnosed with hyperinsulinemia.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Why is it so important to strictly monitor insulin levels?
If blood sugar raises to a very high level then the patient can experience mental confusion and dizziness. In worst cases the patient can also slip into coma. Hence, you are advised not to let blood sugar levels rise beyond 300.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
INSULIN (FASTING)
Fasting Insulin, Insulin Serum, Insulin F
- Reports: Within 36 Hrs
- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required