⚠️Why diabetes increases heart disease and stroke by two to four times | Evidence and unmissable pitfalls✨
📝 Overview
🔹 Risk
According to the guidelines of the Japan Diabetes Association and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the incidence rate of myocardial infarction and stroke is confirmed to be about 2 to 4 times that of people without diabetes. If it develops, the severity rate and mortality rate are also high, and it is also said that diabetes = fight against arteriosclerotic disease.
🔹 multilayer deterioration mechanism
1. High blood sugar damages the endothelium and normalizes inflammation
2. AGEs accumulate and cause blood vessels to lose elasticity
3. Insulin resistance causes hypertension and lipid abnormalities, doubling the burden
4. Activation of platelets makes blood clot easily and increases the risk of blockage
5. Autonomic nerve disorder slows down pain and "progresses without symptoms"
🔹 Misunderstanding and Correct Measures
❌ Misconception: Lowering Blood Sugar Is Okay
✅ Correct Answer: It is necessary to manage 4 elements at the same time
HbA1c: Less than 7.0% in principle
Blood pressure: less than 130 / 80 mmHg
LDL cholesterol: less than 120 mg / dl (less than 100 at high risk)
・ Smoking cessation + yearly ECG and carotid echo examination
🔹 Important Note
This is general medical information and is not a specific diagnosis or treatment guideline. Specific goals vary depending on age and complications, so please consult your doctor.
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