Question 1

How does diabetes increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How does type 2 diabetes lead to coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What causes high blood sugars?

Accepted Answer

The poor production of insulin, or no production of insulin causes high blood sugar levels.

Question 5

How often should I check my blood sugar if I am prediabetic?

Accepted Answer

If you are prediabetic get yourself checked twice a year to prevent disease progression.

Question 6

What happens when blood glucose levels are high?

Accepted Answer

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.

How does diabetes increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke?

How does diabetes increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke?

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