>One of the main causes of heart disease is the thickening of the inside of
>arterial walls and hence narrowing of arteries leading to blockage.  One of
>the main causes of this is high insulin levels, which as well as
>transporting glucose promotes tissue proliferation.

Curious; can thickening of the walls due to excess insulin be 'repaired'?
I'm hyerinsulinemic but dietary changes have helped me get things right in
this department.  Is damage to my arteries A) permanent, or B) will they
repair themselves over time?  I hope the answer is B!

Dori Zook
Denver, CO


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