Apr
9
Insulin = Death?
Filed Under Health
In the recent study of UCLA researchers, they found out that the mortality rate of seniors who die of advanced heart failure with diabetes and treated with insulin is four times higher than that of heart failure patients with diabetes treated with oral medications.
The results of the research was published in the American Heart Journal to help raise an awareness among the physicians and the patients. Hoping that they will take a look at what might happen if they continue the use of insulin.
However, more research should still be conducted to explore the facts as to why insulin is increasing the risk of death. As added in the study, almost 5 million Americans are affected by heart failure and it is the most common cause for hospitalization for seniors aged 65 and higher. Between 25 to 44 percent of those with heart failure also have diabetes.
As research progresses, they will soon uncover the facts behind the risks of insulin.
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