Mixed
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects approximately 32.2% of adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) globally, with coronary artery disease (21.2%) and atherosclerosis (29.1%) being the most prevalent comorbidities, while stroke is the least prevalent (7.6%).
If you have Type 2 Diabetes, your risk of cardiovascular disease is significantly higher than the general population, affecting roughly 1 in 3 people in this group. The most common heart issues are coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis. To mitigate this, focus on a comprehensive strategy: control blood sugar, quit smoking, manage blood pressure, treat cholesterol, and maintain a healthy weight. This is not just about sugar; it is about overall heart health.
Globally, overall CVD affects approximately 32.2% of all persons with T2DM... CAD and atherosclerosis were the most prevalent CVD comorbidities, with prevalence rates of 21.2 and 29.1%, respectively, whereas stroke was the least prevalent with a prevalence rate of 7.6%.
Why this rating
Systematic review of 57 studies covering >4.5 million patients with low risk of bias (80% STROBE compliance).
Source
Prevalence of cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes: a systematic literature review of scientific evidence from across the world in 2007–2017
Thomas R. Einarson et al. · Cardiovascular Diabetology · 2018
DOI 10.1186/s12933-018-0728-6
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