Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease: A Clinical Guide
Brooks, Hugh Diabetes refers to a type of chronic condition characterized by the insufficient insulin production by the pancreas or inefficient insulin utilization by the body. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) include a variety of conditions that affect blood vessels and heart negatively. The risk of CVD is almost doubled in people with diabetes and increased blood glucose. Diabetes is also linked to high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which increase...