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Coronary arteries are the arteries that supply blood to the heart.
Coronary artery disease begins when there is damage to the lining
of the blood vessel. This damage can come as a result of multiple
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The primary danger of high cholesterol is that it can contribute to
hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) which affects
circulating blood flow and can lead to heart attack and stroke. The
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That is a very broad question since there are hundreds of studies
published in the field of diabetes research every year. However, as
an example, let’s take a look at recent ADA (American Diabetes
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A simple test that can be used to identify carotid artery disease
is a carotid doppler. This is an ultrasound test that uses no
radiation and allows us to look at the carotid artery noninvasively
to
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A total cholesterol level greater than 200 mg/dl is considered to
be elevated. However, whether a high cholesterol level needs to be
lowered by treatment depends on an individual’s risk for heart
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Every time we eat a sugar or a simple carbohydrate, the body
produces insulin. For example, if you eat a donut, the body
responds by making more insulin to lower blood sugar. Not only does
insulin
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Peripheral artery disease can be diagnosed right in the physician's
office. This may include a test called an ankle-brachial index. A
physician can also diagnose peripheral artery disease in the
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Type 2 diabetes causes four main complications: - Diabetic kidney
disease or nephropathy - Diabetic eye disease or retinopathy -
Diabetic nerve disease or neuropathy - Diabetic vascular disease
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DailyStrength is excited to announce two "must see" webinars from
one of our Knowledge Partners, Healthy Humans. Both free webinars
will take place on Thursday, October 29, at 1pm EST and 8pm EST
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Another great specialist from Healthy Humans has joined the
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