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Having diabetes can accelerate the progression of heart disease. The reasons people with diabetes are at greater risk of heart attack, is because consistently high blood sugars can result in serious damage to the coronary arteries. Other factors include, high blood pressure in diabetics, blood vessels narrowing or clogging due to high glucose, trouble with nerves around the heart, and high triglyceride levels.

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Few disease conditions are so thoroughly intertwined as coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes.  The link between diabetes and heart disease is well-established.  If you have diabetes your CAD risk skyrockets.  More importantly, even without a diagnosis of diabetes, you may still have a significantly elevated risk.  Once…

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Melanie Thomassian, Health Pro, posted Heart Disease and Diabetes: 5 Ways to…   November is American Diabetes Month, and this month the American…

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HeartHawk, Health Guide, commented on Coronary Artery Disease, Diabetes: 80%… Mike:   Thanks for the comment.  Actually, docs like William…

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Melanie Thomassian, Health Pro, posted African-Americans at a Greater Risk for… Initially it can be pretty scary being told you have diabetes--but…

09/21/09

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Lisa Nelson, Health Pro, answered my blood sugar is high what should I… Hi Angelo,   First - Have you discussed your high blood sugar with…

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