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How Does One Deal With Type Two Diabetes After Having Stents Implanted Form A Triple Bypass Surgery?

Hi I am a 55 yr old male,past history of heart disease,have had a triple bypass 3 yrs ago and lately have had 4 additional stents.Recently diagnosis of type two diabetes, with numbers of 132 average.What do you suggest for treatment and also do you think this is what caused heart condition all along?
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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As you have not mentioned your life style and eating habits, one can't comment as to the cause of your heart condition. But yes diabetes does predisposes you to heart disease. You can manage 132 blood glucose with diet, exercise and oral medication alone, but under consultation of a doctor.
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How Does One Deal With Type Two Diabetes After Having Stents Implanted Form A Triple Bypass Surgery?

As you have not mentioned your life style and eating habits, one can t comment as to the cause of your heart condition. But yes diabetes does predisposes you to heart disease. You can manage 132 blood glucose with diet, exercise and oral medication alone, but under consultation of a doctor.