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- 10/05/2022
Is injecting insulin ultimately bad for a diabetic?
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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.
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Consult a Endocrinologist
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