There is a saying on the Internet that diabetes will increase the risk of plaque. Is this true? What is the relationship between high and low blood sugar levels and the formation of arterial plaques? How should diabetes patients cope? Listen to what the experts have to say. Tangyou is more prone to arterial plaque. Epidemiological studies show that the risk of arterial plaque in patients with diabetes is significantly higher than that in people without diabetes. The blood sugar of diabetes patients is at a high level for a long time, which will directly damage the vascular intima, trigger oxidative stress and activate inflammatory factors. After vascular injury, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ("bad cholesterol") will be easier to deposit in the vascular wall, and gradually form atherosclerotic plaque. So, plaques are not only a problem caused by blood lipids, but may also be combined with various factors such as blood sugar. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease may involve large blood vessels in the whole body, including the heart, cerebrovascular and lower limb arteries, which is one of the health risks faced by many diabetes patients. Check the body alarm signal in time. For people with family history of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, be alert to the early symptoms of the disease. If you experience cardiovascular symptoms such as chest pain and tightness, cerebrovascular symptoms such as headache and dizziness, lower limb numbness and pain while walking, seek medical attention promptly. In addition to routine examinations, vascular examinations should also be conducted to determine if there are any lesions in large blood vessels. For patients with diabetes, they should use drugs regularly according to their own conditions and under the guidance of doctors. If there is a risk of cardiovascular disease, it is recommended to use hypoglycemic drugs with cardiovascular disease risk control effects, and specific situations should follow medical advice. In addition, lifestyle adjustments such as smoking cessation, alcohol restriction, regular exercise, and weight management can be made to prevent the occurrence of diseases. To manage and monitor precise prevention and control of plaque formation, daily efforts should start from the following two aspects. Scientific dietary management to control total calories and avoid excessive intake; Reduce salt and oil, recommended by the Chinese Dietary Guidelines for Residents, with adults consuming no more than 5 grams of salt per day and cooking oil accounting for 25 to 30 grams; Optimize dietary structure: Carbohydrates account for about 50% of total calories, protein accounts for 20% to 30%, and fat accounts for 15% to 20%. Regular health monitoring blood tests, regular monitoring of blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin, and blood lipids; Ultrasound examination: using ultrasound to check for the presence of plaques in the arteries; Urine test: Trace protein in urine. (New Society)