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How does high blood pressure affect one's blood sugar level?
How does high blood pressure affect one's blood sugar level?
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 12 Dec 2024
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Is my blood sugar level of 194 good or bad?
In general anything above 180mg/dl needs medicinal intervention and if your blood sugar level is 194 despite medicines then it is bad.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What is high blood sugar range?
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 12 Dec 2024
What does it mean if I have a high blood sugar and feel normal?
It means that your body is storing glucose in the blood stream and you are asymtomatic.However, you are advised to take your medicines on time and perform regular exercises to keep your blood glucose levels under control.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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 12 Dec 2024
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