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Diabetes is a serious condition, which if left untreated can lead to life threatening complications such as heart disease, stroke, lower limb amputation and blindness.

If diabetes is not well managed, it can lead to serious and life threatening complications such as heart and kidney disease, stroke, amputation and blindness.

If sleep apnea goes untreated, it can raise the risk for stroke, cardiovascular disease and heart attacks.

If the technique can be used routinely, it would cut the risk of stroke and heart disease for hundreds of thousands of people.

Richard J. McManus, F.R.C.G.P., of the University of Oxford, and colleagues randomly assigned 552 patients with hypertension and a history of stroke, coronary heart disease, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease to self - monitoring of blood pressure combined with an individualized self - titration algorithm or a control group (patients received usual care consisting of seeing their health care clinician for routine blood pressure measurement and adjustment of medication if necessary).

Lloyd - Jones's editorial is based on a large new study published in the journal that looked at adults, ages 50 to 80, with cardiovascular disease who took extended - release niacin (vitamin B3) and laropiprant (a drug that reduces face flushing caused by high doses of niacin) to see if it reduced heart attack and stroke compared to a placebo over four years.

Richard Miller, a biogerontologist at the University of Michigan, says Olshansky's research shows that the average 50 - year - old woman would live to be 95 if cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes were curable.

If left untreated, blood sugar levels can soar and cause a host of health problems, including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and amputation.

People who have excess body fat — especially if a lot of it is at the waist — are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke even if they have no other risk factors.

Smoking will increase your risk of cancer, emphysema, heart disease, stroke, and dying young, but if you manage to dodge all those bullets, it may actually reduce your need for joint - replacement surgery later in life.

«If you're prone to high blood pressure, one of the smartest things to do when angry is to check it,» says Bradley Bale, MD author of Beat the Heart Attack Gene: The Revolutionary Plan to Prevent Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes ($ 13 - 24; amazon.com).

Studies show that's true even if they have the same level of blood pressure, cholesterol, and other risk factors for heart disease and stroke as other people without the disease.

TUESDAY, November 22, 2011 (Health.com)-- People with heart disease may increase their risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and dying from heart - related causes even more if they consume a diet high in sodium, according to a new study that followed nearly 30,000 people for more than four years.

People with heart disease may increase their risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and dying from heart - related causes even more if they consume a diet high in sodium, according to a new study that followed nearly 30,000 people for more than four years.

My opinion is, that if you really want to be healthy, and reduce your risk as much as possible to get sick from stroke, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, inflammatory disease etc, the solution is a low fat (meaning no processed oils), vegan diet (whole foods, plant based), no processed s..

If we don't get enough sleep, we might be at risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and a long list of other problems.

If you're not among these 158 million, you might want to consider swapping dark roast for loose leaf, and here's why: Tea is rich in one of the best - known flavonoids called catechins, a type of disease - fighting antioxidant that has shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, and dental caries (i.e., tooth decay and cavities), as well as aid weight loss.

If you are overweight, suffering from diabetes is very possible, however so are other conditions like: heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol and high blood glucose.

However heavy drinking is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, particularly if the person smokes.

If triglycerides are in high - level, then it can become the cause of coronary artery diseases, stroke, and other heart conditions.

If you don't lower your omega - 6 fats to acceptable levels, your omega 6:3 ratio will not be low enough, and you will not be likely receive the full benefits of omega - 3 fats such as reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, Alzheimer's, arthritis and many other degenerative illnesses.

Pre-diabetes raises the risk of heart disease and stroke even if you are not yet diabetic.

Ironically, when we look at plant protein — which The China Study argues so vigorously is cancer - protective — we find almost three times as many positive correlations with various cancers as we do with animal protein, including colon cancer, rectal cancer, and esophageal cancer.20 Likewise, for heart disease and stroke, plant protein has a positive correlation while animal protein and fish protein have negative or nearly neutral correlations — meaning the animal - food eaters in rural China, if anything, are getting less cardiovascular disease than their more vegetarian friends.

If high cholesterol were the most important cause of cardiovascular disease, it should be a risk factor in all populations, in both sexes, at all ages, in all disease categories, and for both heart disease and stroke.

If your vitamin D levels are too low, studies show this can increase the risk of myriad disease, including heart disease, type 1 diabetes, stroke, some cancers, multiple sclerosis and even the flu.

If you consume too much sodium, you're more likely to die from heart disease or stroke, warns the Centers for Disease Control and Prevdisease or stroke, warns the Centers for Disease Control and PrevDisease Control and Prevention.

As part of the history, the doctor will want to know which, if any, risk factors for stroke you have: high blood pressure, diabetes, irregular heartbeat, oral contraceptive use, heredity, other heart diseases, smoking, diet (especially high sodium and high cholesterol), obesity, lack of exercise, blood disorders, and heavy alcohol consumption.

Must - know family history: Strokes or heart attacks, particularly if a relative died prematurely of heart disease (before age 65 for women and before 55 for men).

You can also purchase critical illness insurance, which pays a tax - free lump sum if you're diagnosed with one of several illnesses covered by your policy (such as cancer, stroke and heart disease).

According to the study, about 30 percent of heart attacks, strokes and deaths from heart disease — the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States — can be prevented in people at high risk if they switch to a Mediterranean diet.

This type of diabetes is a chronic condition and if not treated properly or as soon as possible it could lead to other medical issues, including blood vessel disease, heart disease, as well as a higher risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, kidney damage, nerve damage, blindness, osteoporosis, hearing problems, oral conditions, and skin conditions.

If untreated, the sleep disorder can have serious and life threatening consequences such as heart disease, stroke, depression, and an increased number of truck collisions.

You can also purchase critical illness insurance, which pays a tax - free lump sum if you're diagnosed with one of several illnesses covered by your policy (such as cancer, stroke and heart disease).

Adults with Diabetes have been found to be 5 time greater at risk from acquiring heart disease and even having a stroke if the condition is not kept under control by prescription medication, exercise and weight control.

Adults with Diabetes can be 5 time greater at risk from acquiring heart disease and having a stroke if the disease is not kept under control by prescription medication, exercise and weight control.

Essentially, if you have a clean medical history (no history of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, etc.), a clean motor vehicle record (max 2 tickets in the last 3 years), and any prescriptions you take or have taken are for normal «run of the mill» sicknesses and not for things that pose a health risk, then you have a great shot at a preferred plus or preferred rate class.

A thirty two year old female, who does not smoke, resides in California if of the average height and weight, does not have a criminal history, does not participate in dangerous activities, who is in overall OK health and takes some medications, or may have a family history of Heart Attacks, Strokes, Diabetes, Liver Disease, cancer before the approximate ages of 70, may will be able to qualify for a Standard Plus policy.

A thirty two year old female, who does not smoke, resides in California if of the average height and weight, does not have a criminal history, possibly does participate in dangerous activities, or who is OK health, or takes some medications, and does have a family history of Heart Attacks, Strokes, Diabetes, Liver Disease, cancer before the approximate ages of 70, may will be able to qualify for a Standard Non Tobacco.

If you have high cholesterol, you are at increased risk for stroke, coronary heart disease (which can lead to a heart attack) and other adverse medical conditions.

Also, if you get diagnosed with a chronic disease like heart - attack, end - stage renal failure, cancer, stroke and major organ transplants, you will receive a lump sum amount from the insurer and can opt for a plan offering a partial as well as a complete death benefit.

The biggest thing is making sure you can qualify for life insurance with SBLI, so lets cover (in general) what SBLI will and won't insure: SBLI Underwriting Uninsurable medical scenarios with SBLI: • Aids / HIV + status • ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) • Alzheimer's disease or dementia or significant cognitive impairments related to functionality • Cancer diagnosis within last 2 years • Chronic pain treatment, severe, receiving disability, narcotic use • Cirrhosis of the Liver • Congestive heart Failure • COPD / Emphysema or chronic bronchitis - Severe or with current nicotine use • Cystic Fibrosis • Defibrillator use • Depression, severe, recurrent or with multiple in - patient hospitalization history • Diabetes with co-morbidities that include significant cardiac disease, or impairment of renal function or mobility • Heart / Cardiac Disease - multiple vessels diagnosed within 2 years or any past history with current nicotine use • Muscular Dystrophy • Multiple Sclerosis, if symptoms progressing • Organ Transplants, in most scenarios • Quadriplegia • Pulmonary hypertension • Renal failure, Renal insufficiency - severe • Stroke within 1 year • Suicide attempt within 5 years • Surgical repair of heart valves, aneurysms, intracranial tumors, major organs within six months, including gastric bypass Uninsurable non-medical scenarios: • Marijuana use, 4 or more times weekly • Substance abuse / misuse within last 5 years • Criminal activity - any history within the last 10 years • DUI, more than 2 or under age 25 if within 1 year • Unemployed (other than homemakers or retired) with minimal household income or dependent on SSI / disability benefits • Bankruptcy filing within 2 years • Liens / Judgements - outstanding activity that exceeddisease or dementia or significant cognitive impairments related to functionality • Cancer diagnosis within last 2 years • Chronic pain treatment, severe, receiving disability, narcotic use • Cirrhosis of the Liver • Congestive heart Failure • COPD / Emphysema or chronic bronchitis - Severe or with current nicotine use • Cystic Fibrosis • Defibrillator use • Depression, severe, recurrent or with multiple in - patient hospitalization history • Diabetes with co-morbidities that include significant cardiac disease, or impairment of renal function or mobility • Heart / Cardiac Disease - multiple vessels diagnosed within 2 years or any past history with current nicotine use • Muscular Dystrophy • Multiple Sclerosis, if symptoms progressing • Organ Transplants, in most scenarios • Quadriplegia • Pulmonary hypertension • Renal failure, Renal insufficiency - severe • Stroke within 1 year • Suicide attempt within 5 years • Surgical repair of heart valves, aneurysms, intracranial tumors, major organs within six months, including gastric bypass Uninsurable non-medical scenarios: • Marijuana use, 4 or more times weekly • Substance abuse / misuse within last 5 years • Criminal activity - any history within the last 10 years • DUI, more than 2 or under age 25 if within 1 year • Unemployed (other than homemakers or retired) with minimal household income or dependent on SSI / disability benefits • Bankruptcy filing within 2 years • Liens / Judgements - outstanding activity that exceeds heart Failure • COPD / Emphysema or chronic bronchitis - Severe or with current nicotine use • Cystic Fibrosis • Defibrillator use • Depression, severe, recurrent or with multiple in - patient hospitalization history • Diabetes with co-morbidities that include significant cardiac disease, or impairment of renal function or mobility • Heart / Cardiac Disease - multiple vessels diagnosed within 2 years or any past history with current nicotine use • Muscular Dystrophy • Multiple Sclerosis, if symptoms progressing • Organ Transplants, in most scenarios • Quadriplegia • Pulmonary hypertension • Renal failure, Renal insufficiency - severe • Stroke within 1 year • Suicide attempt within 5 years • Surgical repair of heart valves, aneurysms, intracranial tumors, major organs within six months, including gastric bypass Uninsurable non-medical scenarios: • Marijuana use, 4 or more times weekly • Substance abuse / misuse within last 5 years • Criminal activity - any history within the last 10 years • DUI, more than 2 or under age 25 if within 1 year • Unemployed (other than homemakers or retired) with minimal household income or dependent on SSI / disability benefits • Bankruptcy filing within 2 years • Liens / Judgements - outstanding activity that exceeddisease, or impairment of renal function or mobility • Heart / Cardiac Disease - multiple vessels diagnosed within 2 years or any past history with current nicotine use • Muscular Dystrophy • Multiple Sclerosis, if symptoms progressing • Organ Transplants, in most scenarios • Quadriplegia • Pulmonary hypertension • Renal failure, Renal insufficiency - severe • Stroke within 1 year • Suicide attempt within 5 years • Surgical repair of heart valves, aneurysms, intracranial tumors, major organs within six months, including gastric bypass Uninsurable non-medical scenarios: • Marijuana use, 4 or more times weekly • Substance abuse / misuse within last 5 years • Criminal activity - any history within the last 10 years • DUI, more than 2 or under age 25 if within 1 year • Unemployed (other than homemakers or retired) with minimal household income or dependent on SSI / disability benefits • Bankruptcy filing within 2 years • Liens / Judgements - outstanding activity that exceeds Heart / Cardiac Disease - multiple vessels diagnosed within 2 years or any past history with current nicotine use • Muscular Dystrophy • Multiple Sclerosis, if symptoms progressing • Organ Transplants, in most scenarios • Quadriplegia • Pulmonary hypertension • Renal failure, Renal insufficiency - severe • Stroke within 1 year • Suicide attempt within 5 years • Surgical repair of heart valves, aneurysms, intracranial tumors, major organs within six months, including gastric bypass Uninsurable non-medical scenarios: • Marijuana use, 4 or more times weekly • Substance abuse / misuse within last 5 years • Criminal activity - any history within the last 10 years • DUI, more than 2 or under age 25 if within 1 year • Unemployed (other than homemakers or retired) with minimal household income or dependent on SSI / disability benefits • Bankruptcy filing within 2 years • Liens / Judgements - outstanding activity that exceedDisease - multiple vessels diagnosed within 2 years or any past history with current nicotine use • Muscular Dystrophy • Multiple Sclerosis, if symptoms progressing • Organ Transplants, in most scenarios • Quadriplegia • Pulmonary hypertension • Renal failure, Renal insufficiency - severe • Stroke within 1 year • Suicide attempt within 5 years • Surgical repair of heart valves, aneurysms, intracranial tumors, major organs within six months, including gastric bypass Uninsurable non-medical scenarios: • Marijuana use, 4 or more times weekly • Substance abuse / misuse within last 5 years • Criminal activity - any history within the last 10 years • DUI, more than 2 or under age 25 if within 1 year • Unemployed (other than homemakers or retired) with minimal household income or dependent on SSI / disability benefits • Bankruptcy filing within 2 years • Liens / Judgements - outstanding activity that exceeds heart valves, aneurysms, intracranial tumors, major organs within six months, including gastric bypass Uninsurable non-medical scenarios: • Marijuana use, 4 or more times weekly • Substance abuse / misuse within last 5 years • Criminal activity - any history within the last 10 years • DUI, more than 2 or under age 25 if within 1 year • Unemployed (other than homemakers or retired) with minimal household income or dependent on SSI / disability benefits • Bankruptcy filing within 2 years • Liens / Judgements - outstanding activity that exceeds $ 50K

In the free life insurance guide we also explain how accelerated benefit riders work and how you can be paid a cash benefit while you are living if you are diagnosed with heart disease, stroke, internal cancer, ALS, chronic illness, or terminal illness.

If you've suffered from a stroke and / or heart attack in the past, or have suffered from some other cardiovascular related disease, there's still a really good chance that you will be eligible for a traditional term life or whole life insurance policy, or simplified issue life insurance, or finally, guaranteed issue life insurance.