Elevated Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Prior to Clinical Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes

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Authors

Frank B. Hu · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Meir J. Stampfer · Harvard University

Steven M. Haffner · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Caren G. Solomon · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Walter C. Willett · Brigham and Women's Hospital

JoAnn E. Manson · Harvard University

Abstract

Our data indicate a substantially elevated risk of CVD before clinical diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in women. These findings suggest that aggressive management of cardiovascular risk factors is warranted in individuals at increased risk for diabetes.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Acute Myocardial Infarction Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 25, Issue 7, pp. 1129-1134

DOI: 10.2337/diacare.25.7.1129

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