Increased blood sugar levels (Diabetes) and increased levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) are interconnected. Increased cholesterol in diabetics can seriously affect heart health. The main reasons for this are:
Diabetic Dyslipidemia: Since the body does not use insulin properly in people with diabetes, it forces the liver to produce more cholesterol. This causes an increase in bad cholesterol in the blood and a decrease in good cholesterol (HDL).
Wrong diet: Excessively fried foods, bakery products, red meat, and excessive sweets simultaneously increase blood glucose and cholesterol. This can lead to fat deposits in the blood vessels.
Obesity and lack of exercise: Weight gain causes insulin resistance. In people who do not exercise daily, the metabolism slows down and fat and sugar accumulate in the body instead of being converted into energy.
Metabolic syndrome: This is a combination of high blood pressure, excess abdominal fat, high blood sugar, and cholesterol. Lifestyle mistakes are the main factors that lead to this.
Heredity and age: People with a family history of diabetes or cholesterol are more likely to develop these two diseases. Changes in the body’s digestive system as we age can also be a factor.
