Strong Connection Between Diabetes and Heart Disease Risk
Diabetes and heart disease are often linked, as people with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke compared to those without diabetes.
When blood sugar levels stay high over time, it can damage blood vessels and the nerves that control the heart, making it easier for fatty deposits to build up in the arteries, leading to a condition called atherosclerosis.
A study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that even in people with well-controlled diabetes, the risk of heart disease is still significantly higher.
Insulin resistance, the root cause of type 2 diabetes, is also linked to high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels, which are major risk factors for heart disease.
Diabetes and heart disease are often linked—and for good reason.
Author's summary: Diabetes increases heart disease risk significantly.
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