Two out of every three diabetics die from either heart disease or a stroke, according to the American Diabetes Association. When you have diabetes, your risk for high cholesterol, among other negative health effects and diseases, increases. High...
Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol are two different health concerns that increase risk of cardiovascular disease, among other things. While the processes that lead to type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol are different, each has negative...
Diabetes is a chronic disease marked by your body's inability to use insulin to deliver blood sugar to organs, bones, muscles and connective tissue for energy and cellular repair. High sugar levels in your bloodstream can be toxic to your liver...
The majority of the people diagnosed with diabetes have type 2 diabetes, according to the International Diabetes Federation, and it most commonly affects overweight people older than 40. As a type 2 diabetic, you are two to four times more likely...
Type II diabetes and high blood cholesterol levels often go hand in hand. If you have type II diabetes, your risk of having heart problems is already elevated, which is why you have a stricter target for your blood cholesterol levels. Fortunately,...
Diabetes, elevated cholesterol and blood pressure often occur together. There are special dietary and lifestyle recommendations for each of these conditions, but following these five sensible steps will help you manage them all at the same time....
Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong disease characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the inability of the body to utilize available insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to help decrease blood sugar levels. Cholesterol is a waxy...
A diagnosis of diabetes tends to include advice about foods you should not eat. If you also test high for cholesterol, this list of do-not-eat foods may seem to grow impossibly long. It might prove easier and more rewarding to concentrate on the...
The risk of heart disease is two to four times greater for people with diabetes. High blood cholesterol levels also increase your risk of heart disease. A healthy diet that includes nutritious foods in moderate amounts can help you control your...
A combination of excess weight, diabetes and high cholesterol puts you at high risk for developing heart disease. Fortunately, one simple diet can help you reduce all three of these risk factors. If you add fiber to your diet and reduce your...
Diabetes is a chronic medical condition characterized by elevated blood sugars. If left uncontrolled, diabetes increases your risk of heart disease. High blood cholesterol levels will only further increase your risk. Diet plays a role in managing...
Diabetes is not the same as high cholesterol, but the two conditions have a close connection --- in your liver and in your brain. Having high cholesterol can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Diabetes is the strongest risk factor for...
"We are what we eat" is a saying that medical science confirms. What people eat makes a great impact on their health and the development of diseases. Diet contributes to the onset of diabetes, the development of high blood pressure and the raising...
Abnormal levels of blood lipids --- cholesterol and triglycerides --- are common among people who have diabetes. These substances can build up in your arteries, forming a plaque that increases your risk of cardiovascular diseases such as...
High cholesterol and diabetes are both factors which increase your risk for cardiovascular disease. If you are diagnosed with both of these, you need to follow a sensible eating plan which reduces your bad cholesterol or LDL, increases your good...
Having high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to the American Heart Association. The risk increases further if any of these three conditions co-exist. Proper management of blood...
Borderline diabetes, also known as pre-diabetes, is a medical condition in which blood sugars are higher than normal but not too high to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. High cholesterol levels cause the narrowing of artery walls and can lead to a...
According to the American Heart Association, it isn't uncommon for people with diabetes to experience abnormalities in their levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. Diabetes tends to increase low-density lipoproteins, while lowering high-density...
High cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes are diseases that are influenced by your eating habits. You may have one or all of these medical conditions at any given time. Healthy diets promote good health, help with weight loss, and steer...
Diabetes and high cholesterol are major health issues for a significant portion of the American public. More than 102 million adults in the United States had high cholesterol in 2010, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...
Fructose is a natural sugar that sweetens fruit, vegetables and honey in addition to other types of sugars such as sucrose and dextrose. This sweetener comes in crystalline form to sweeten processed foods and drinks. Manufacturers most commonly...
Diabetes is an illness in which your body does not utilize glucose effectively and high blood glucose is the result. Diabetes increases your risk of heart disease and makes you more likely to have high cholesterol. Since high cholesterol also...
Child obesity has become a big problem in modern society. Many factors contribute to this health problem, particularly genetics. Most of the time, however, other diet and lifestyle factors play key roles in obesity and childhood development....
Adipex, a brand name of the medication phentermine, can be used with diet and exercise to help people lose weight. This medication is a stimulant similar to an amphentamine and can be habit-forming. Although the medication can prove useful to...
Changing your diet can be a difficult process without a plan. However, with the proper strategies, you can successfully improve your dietary habits. Eating large portions of high-calorie foods can lead to weight gain, heart disease, diabetes and...
Generally, individuals with diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, are at risk of high cholesterol. This is mostly due to a poor diet in conjunction with an inactive lifestyle, according to Anna Arnoldi in her book "Functional Foods,...
Many struggle with extra fat storage around the midsection. It not only has an undesirable appearance, it can also be dangerous to your health. According to MayoClinic.com, carrying excess weight around your waist can increase your chance of heart...
Slimming your waist is definitely worth the time and effort. Excess weight in the midsection is a big contributor to chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. Not only will you reduce your disease risk by flattening your waist,...
Diabetes and high cholesterol are two very serious problems in the United States. More than 102 million American adults had high cholesterol in 2010, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. The CDC reports more than 24...
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