# \#heart

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## [An Endo Explains Diabetes Complications](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-endo-explains-diabetes-complications/273)

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**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-endo-explains-diabetes-complications/273 "2022-06-22T18:29:41Z")

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Many years of scientific studies of both animals and humans have provided overwhelming evidence that the long-term adverse sequelae of diabetes are caused by elevated blood glucose (BG). A recent meta analysis of studie…

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## [Dexcom G6 and Angiogram](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-angiogram/9902)

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**Author:** [@egreen76](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/egreen76)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-angiogram/9902 "2020-06-28T21:04:24Z")

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I have to have an angiogram in the morning. I found out I have to take my Omnipod off due to X-rays being used. Do I also need to remove my Dexcom?? I failed to ask.

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## [Study: twice-daily aspirin may work better for Type 2 Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-twice-daily-aspirin-may-work-better-for-type-2-diabetes/2253)

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**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-twice-daily-aspirin-may-work-better-for-type-2-diabetes/2253 "2017-10-04T03:47:58Z")

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This very preliminary study may indicate that T2 PWDs would benefit from twice-daily aspirin: “Given that platelets in people with diabetes are characterized by increased aggregation and increased turnover rates, our…

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## [Metformin in Type 1 Patients Slows Development of Heart Disease](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-in-type-1-patients-slows-development-of-heart-disease/276)

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**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-in-type-1-patients-slows-development-of-heart-disease/276 "2017-03-30T22:17:26Z")

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"For the first time, this study has shown metformin has additional benefit beyond improving diabetes control when given to patients with relatively well controlled type 1 diabetes. We have established the drug increases …

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## [Vanishing capillaries](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vanishing-capillaries/235)

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**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2017, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vanishing-capillaries/235 "2017-03-28T16:46:51Z")

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"Diabetics have a significantly higher risk of suffering a heart attack. A research team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has now identified one of the causes: Diabetes is associated with the loss of small blo…