Nicotine induces prediabetes, contributes to high prevalence of heart disease in smokers
Friday, June 12, 2009 - 11:07
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have discovered a reason why smoking greatly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Nicotine promotes insulin resistance, also called prediabetes, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, according to the new study, which was presented at The Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C....
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