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"This study opens up the possibility of more targeted and effective treatment possibilities for diabetic heart disease patients when combined with their usual blood sugar management medication," Dr Kantharidis said.

Although the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood, scientists think that some of the hallmarks of diabetes -- such as high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and inflammation -- may encourage the development of dementia in the brain.

Medical records reveal the infant’s blood sugar level plummeted and lab results indicated he had suspiciously high levels of insulin.

In both cases, the babies’ blood sugar levels had plummeted, which is what you would expect to see with insulin poisoning.

Located behind the stomach, the pancreas is a large gland that helps people digest food and regulate blood sugar.