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Does diabetes type 2 cause heart attacks?
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.
Last updated on 20 Mar 2023
The poor production of insulin, or no production of insulin causes high blood sugar levels.
If you have diabetes, you are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke than someone who doesn't have diabetes
You can control your blood sugar levels by consuming less sugar and eating the right diet. Additionally exercising regularly will be plus for managing blood suagr levels.
In general a blood sugar level more than 180mg/dl to 200mg/dl is considered diabetic. Hence, 225 needs doctor's intervention otherwise it can harm vital organs.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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