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Is it true that glucose in your blood can cause plaque buildup?
Is it true that glucose in your blood can cause plaque buildup?
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 can a diabetic person avoid a heart attack?
A diabetic person can avoid a heart attack by regularly checking on blood sugar levels are moderately exercising regularly.
Last updated on 20 Mar 2023
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 20 Mar 2023
Is fasting (roza) helpful to control diabetes and heart disease?
Medically fasting is discouraged in patients with high blood sugar levels and heart diseases. It can have a detrimental affect on health specially for people living with type1 and type 2 diabetes.
Last updated on 20 Mar 2023
GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required