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Is injecting insulin ultimately bad for a diabetic?

Is injecting insulin ultimately bad for a diabetic?

Hyperinsulinemia increases the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease and decreases health span and life expectancy. In epidemiological studies, high-dose insulin therapy is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Last updated on 10 May 2022

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