Why are diabetics more susceptible to heart disease?

What will be an ideal response?


By hampering fat metabolism, diabetes increases the risk for the atherosclerosis that leads to hypertension, coronary artery disease, and stroke.

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The process of elimination is called ________

A) feces B) defecation C) meconium D) all of the above

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An arthrography involves injecting a contrast dye into a ________ to produce an image

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Posttraumatic stress can be caused by:

a. physical injury. b. psychological injury. c. anticipated injury. d. all of these choices

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Drugs to treat erectile dysfunction may only have a placebo effect on men with normal erections

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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