Is Sugar an Anticoagulant? The Surprising Truth About Blood Clotting
                                
                                
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                                Nearly 80 percent of people with diabetes will eventually die of clot-related causes, directly contradicting the misconception that sugar has an anticoagulant effect. The truth is that sustained high blood sugar, known as hyperglycemia, promotes blood thickening and an increased risk of dangerous coagulation. This article explores why sugar is not an anticoagulant and clarifies its actual impact on your circulatory system.