Strict blood sugar control in some diabetics does not lower heart attack, stroke risk

Last Updated on Friday, 18 December 2009 01:33 Written by Natural Health Team Friday, 18 December 2009 01:33

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Strict blood control in some diabetics does not heart attack, stroke risk
Strictly controlling blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetics with long-term, serious coexisting health problems such as heart disease and hypertension does not lower their risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study.

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