A Long-Term Diabetic Patient Reports That He Has Been Diagnosed

Multiple Choice

A long-term diabetic patient reports that he has been diagnosed with early cardiovascular disease.How does diabetes predispose the patient to cardiovascular complications?

A) Hyperglycemic periods cause thickening of the basement membrane in vessels, which causes atherosclerosis.
B) Hypoglycemic periods increase cortisol release, which causes hypertension.
C) Insulin constricts the cardiovascular vessels, which causes congestive heart failure.
D) Diabetes decrease in the body's ability to digest fats by the pancreas, which leads to increased coronary artery blockage.