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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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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

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Type 2 diabetes: Patients with type 2 diabetes tend to be more obese and often have concurrent cholesterol (triglycerides) elevation.

Dr Haynes agreed

Answered 3/4/2014

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