High blood sugar impairs blood flow to heart in diabetics

Poorly controlled blood glucose levels can negatively affect blood flow to the heart.In the heart muscle of type 1 diabetics, high blood glucose is a significant contributor to poorly opening vessels, or poor vasodilation, according to a study by researchers at the School of Medicine. Even administration of high levels of insulin, which usually enhances vasodilation, can’t counteract the negative effect of high glucose on the heart, and this contributes to increased plaque buildup and heart disease.

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Photo by David KilperSophomore Shelby Washington gets a meal from the Mallinckrodt Student Center food court Sept. 29 during the “Eat Local Challenge.”
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