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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Hi Blood Sugar Linked To High Cholesterol

Moms with Alzheimer's may pass on risk to kids

October 03, 2008
If your mother had Alzheimer's disease, you may be predisposed to brain changes that can lead to dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers say those brain changes appear to be linked to the body's ability to metabolize sugar, and the genes responsible for those changes are passed down from the mother. Experts stress that this does not mean you're destined to develop Alzheimer's simply because your mother had it. But controlling related health concerns such as high cholesterol, blood pressure, ... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Diabetes Awareness Month: Understanding the Link Between Heart Disease and Diabetes
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

... However, the good news is that by managing your blood sugars, blood pressure and cholesterol,... Read more »

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Lowering Your Risk of Disease Complications
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

Recently we discussed how managing blood sugars, blood pressure and cholesterol can have a huge... Read more »

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Diet for a Small Person
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

If you are a big person who would like to get smaller, the "Diet for a Small Person" is for you.... Read more »

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Testing Cholesterol and Glucose
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...that combination. But many of us with diabetes have high cholesterol. Wouldn’t it be nice to... Read more »

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Tanning Salons and Vitamin D Hype
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...people continue to visit tanning salons despite the link to skin cancer is the endorphin rush... Read more »

Health Guide

Periodontal Disease: Complications
...Some studies indicate that treating periodontal disease can reduce the need for insulin and improve blood sugar control in some people with diabetes.Effect on Respiratory DiseaseBacteria that... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: Major Food Components in a healthy diabetic diet
...Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar. Both the amount and type of carbohydrate affect blood glucose. Carbohydrate types... Read more »
Stroke Risk Factors: Heart Disease and Stroke
...insulin levels are normal to high, but the body is unable to use the insulin normally to metabolize blood sugar. The body compensates by raising the level of insulin, which in turn increases the... Read more »
Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors
...to lose excess weight. The weight lost after surgery can help improve blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and other factors associated with CAD. A 2005 study reported that bariatric surgery... Read more »
Heart Attack Risk Factors
...is highly linked with type 2 diabetes, in any case. And diabetes itself poses a significant risk for high cholesterol levels and heart disease.[For more information, see In-Depth Report #53:... Read more »

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