Individuals with prediabetes and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels greater than six per cent have a two-fold higher risk of developing eye damage (diabetic retinopathy) than those with HbA1c levels less than six per cent, an observational study has found. Notably, individuals with HbA1c levels of…
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Not Just High, But Low Levels of LDL ‘Bad’ Cholesterol May Raise Diabetes Risk
Read moreBoth high and low levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol may increase the risk of diabetes, a new observational study has found. Compared to people with normal cholesterol levels, individuals with low and high levels of LDL cholesterol had a 57% and 29% higher risk…
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High Blood Glucose Levels May Raise Dementia Risk, Study Finds
Read moreHigh blood glucose (hyperglycaemia) may increase the risk of dementia, a new observational study has found. Notably, dementia risk increased with the severity of hyperglycaemia and the presence of conditions affecting large blood vessels, including ischaemic heart disease, ischaemic stroke, and chronic kidney disease. The…