Diabetic patients are more prone to heart diseases but why ?????
Diabetes speeds up the hardening of arteries and this occurs when the cholesterol level gets too high .
LDL and HDL are the lipoprotein that carry the cholesterol which circulates in our body. LDL takes the cholesterol through the circulatory system where it is needed and HDL carry which isn’t used back to the liver.
When the cholesterol level gets high the LDL deposit the left over cholesterol into the blood vessels .This extra cholesterol that gets behind makes the vessel walls less flexible and more narrow which raises the risk for blood clots , heart attacks and strokes.
Diabetic patients should watch their cholesterol level closely and should start taking proper medicines to lower their cholesterol levels .
How to lower cholesterol level in diabetic patients :
1. Avoid coconut and palm oil and use less of oil wile cooking.
2. Eat low fat diary products.
3. Have more of fruits and vegetables.
4. Avoid eating read meat.
5. Do proper exercises.
6. Quit smoking , if you are a smoker.
Recommended Cholesterol levels :
LDL cholesterol : <100 mg/dl
HDL cholesterol :45 mg/dl in men and >55 mg/dl in women
Triglycerides : < 150 mg/dl
What are the heart attack warning signs?
Pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the chest ,discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach ,shortness of breath ,breaking into a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
Take care of yourself and consult your doctor if you find any such symptoms immediately.
by on 08. Feb, 2010 in Diabetes Complications
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