Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

kg/m2) with ≥1 criterion for metabolic syndrome who were free from cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases were included. kg/m2) with ≥1 criterion for metabolic syndrome who were free from cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases were included.

Diet 40

Diet Blood Pressure Chronic Disease Cardiovascular Disease 40

Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 26, 2024

On the far end of that line is type two diabetes. Insulin resistance and diabetes may not ‘ cause ’ coronary artery disease, but they are huge accelerants. Compared to someone without type 2 diabetes, the person with type 2 diabetes has a risk that is tenfold higher 1. Let me be 100% clear, however.

Heart Disease 92

Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease Diabetes Genetic predisposition 92

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide , claiming 18 million lives annually. 42% of adults are considered obese , increasing their risk of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular issues. In the U.S., SELECT Trial Results : Semaglutide 2.4

CME 103

CME Obesity Heart Failure Biomarkers 103

MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

There are numerous factors that can lead to cardiomegaly, ranging from temporary conditions to chronic diseases. High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Persistent high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Beta-blockers , which slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Blood Clot Heart Valves Heart Rhythm 52

Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 12, 2024

Healthspan A common refrain I hear is, “ I have no interest in living longer if I do not have a good quality of life ” However, one of the single biggest factors impacting your quality of life will be whether or not you have a major chronic disease. Less gastroesophageal reflux disease. Less high blood pressure.

Quality of Life 116

Quality of Life Blood Pressure Exercise Chronic Disease 116

Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 16, 2024

As I have written about before , the risk of all three conditions mentioned above, which are leading causes of death, are driven by poor metabolic health ranging from insulin resistance to the more extreme phenotype, type 2 diabetes. Those in the ‘Ideal’ lifestyle category had 84% fewer metabolic diseases.

Cancer 78

Cancer Dementia Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease 78

Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 15, 2023

Elevated blood pressure > 130mmHg (Systolic) Abnormal fasting glucose High Triglycerides - > 1.7 Just for clarity, type 2 diabetes is when insulin resistance progresses to the point that your body can no longer keep your blood glucose levels under control. mmol/l (150 mg/dl) Low HDL Cholesterol - (Males: <1.0

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Risk Factors Diabetes Cholesterol 52