Slight Rise in Blood Sugar Can Trigger Heart Attack

Not only diabetes patients, if your blood sugar level is even slightly increased, it can gradually damage the heart. Yes, that is why it is very important to monitor the blood sugar level to keep the heart healthy. Let us know how high blood sugar is dangerous for the heart (Diabetes and Heart Health) and what steps can be taken to prevent it.

How does high blood sugar cause harm?

Inflammation and stiffness in arteries - Continuous high blood sugar level hardens the walls of the blood vessels, which causes atherosclerosis. Due to this, the right amount of blood does not reach the heart and the risk of heart attack increases.

Increase in cholesterol- Diabetes patients often have low levels of good cholesterol and high levels of bad cholesterol. This cholesterol accumulates in the arteries and causes blockage.

High blood pressure- Diabetes and high blood pressure have a deep connection. Increase in blood sugar also increases blood pressure, which puts extra pressure on the heart.

Nerve damage (neuropathy)- Diabetes can damage nerves, which affects the heartbeat and increases the risk of sudden cardiac arrest.

How to reduce the risk of heart attack?

• Keep blood sugar under control
• Check blood sugar regularly.
• Take medicines or insulin on the advice of a doctor.
• Eat less fried, sweet and processed food.
• Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as flaxseed, fish, walnuts etc. are beneficial for the heart.
• Reduce the amount of salt so that blood pressure does not increase.
• Eat foods with low glycemic index, such as green vegetables, pulses, whole grains etc.
• Follow a healthy diet

Exercise regularly - Walk for 30-45 minutes daily, do yoga or aerobics.
Control your weight, as obesity is harmful for both diabetes and heart.

Stay away from smoking and alcohol - Smoking and alcohol damage the arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack.
Reduce stress - Do stress management activities like meditation and deep breathing.
Sleep for 7-8 hours daily.
Get regular heart checkup - Diabetes patients must get ECG, cholesterol and heart function tests done once a year.