Diabetes is a ‘silent Driver’ of Heart Disease, Heart Attacks: Experts

Diabetes is a ‘silent Driver’ of Heart Disease, Heart Attacks: Experts

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Dr Mehta said several studies have shown that diabetes can cause cardiovascular complications over a long period and added that people with diabetes can face a significantly higher cardiac risk. India News | Diabetes is a ‘silent Driver’ of Heart Disease, Heart Attacks: Experts.

Diabetes Significantly Increases Risk of Heart Disease

Diabetes has been described by experts as a major contributor to heart disease and heart attacks, with an emphasis on the harmful effects of high blood sugar levels. According to Dr Ashwin Mehta, the Director of the Heart Failure Programme at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, prolonged exposure to elevated blood sugar can lead to significant cardiovascular issues. He highlighted that diabetes leads to hyperglycaemia, which can cause dysfunction in blood v…

Experts warn diabetes raises heart disease and heart attack risks

Experts say diabetes raises heart disease and heart attack risks through high blood sugar, insulin resistance, inflammation, cholesterol and hypertension.