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Lowering Blood Pressure, Cholesterol May Help Diabetics


09 April 2008
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Diabetes is at epidemic levels in many countries throughout the world.
Ultrasound looks at the beating heart to measure blood flow

Diabetics have a greater than average chance of having a heart attack or stroke. But new research indicates that lowering blood pressure and cholesterol below recommended guidelines seems to reduce these risks.

VOA's Carol Pearson tells us about the study.

 

 

 

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