Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Attack Risk Linked to Central Arterial Stiffness

Type 2 diabetes constitutes an independent risk factor for heart disease and good control of both fasting and postprandial blood sugar levels is crucial in reducing heart disease risk, according to a recent prospective study in the Chinese community population.

Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) & Heart Attack Risk Linked to Central Arterial Stiffness
- T2D is associated with increased risk of heart attacks
- Arterial stiffness is an important determinant of heart attack risk

Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Attack Risk: Central Arterial Stiffness May Be The Vital Link

Measurement of central arterial stiffness is a simple, non-invasive method to predict risk of development of atherosclerosis and heart disease in Type 2 diabetes. Read More

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