Better blood sugar tracking: A benefit for heart health?
The high blood sugar levels that characterize diabetes — which affects about one in 10 American adults — are bad news for blood vessels. Elevated blood sugar can damage artery walls, making them more likely to narrow and stiffen; it also makes the blood stickier and more likely to clot. Having diabetes more than doubles your risk of heart disease.
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About the Author
Julie Corliss, Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter
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