Nicotine induces prediabetes, likely contributes to high prevalence of heart disease in smokers

Researchers have discovered a reason why smoking greatly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Nicotine promotes insulin resistance, also called prediabetes, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, according to the new study.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news163946959.html">Nicotine induces prediabetes, likely contributes to high prevalence of heart disease in smokers</a></p> <p>Researchers have discovered a reason why smoking greatly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Nicotine promotes insulin resistance, also called prediabetes, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, according to the new study.</p>