What Does Insulin Do To The Heart?
Insulin resistance appears to increase the risk of stroke three times, even independently of heart-disease risk factors such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes. The 8.5 year study of 1,509 adults found that those who were insulin resistant were 2.8 times more likely to have a stroke than people who weren't insulin resistant. Experts say further studies are needed, but if the results are duplicated it could mean that medications that improve insulin resistance may help prevent...
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