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Would you please help describe the usual diseases that affect both cholesterol and blood sugar levels?
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Diabetes: Usually, diabetic patient will have hyperglycemia and hypertriglyceridemia.
Answered 4/11/2013
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Type 2 diabetes: Patients with type 2 diabetes tend to be more obese and often have concurrent cholesterol (triglycerides) elevation.
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