Protecting the heart health of diabetic patients

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 14:00 in Health & Medicine

Diabetics have an increased risk of developing coronary artery disease and plaque build-up in their arteries, even if they receive cholesterol-lowering therapies. New research reveals that high blood sugar levels also boost the production of inflammatory cells, which contribute to plaque in blood vessels.

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