Mixed
Cardiovascular disease is the primary cause of mortality in Type 2 Diabetes, accounting for approximately 50.3% of all deaths in this population, with coronary artery disease and stroke being the major contributors.
For people with Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease is not just a complication; it is the leading cause of death, responsible for half of all fatalities. Preventing heart disease is the most critical step for extending life expectancy. This involves aggressive management of blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, alongside lifestyle changes like smoking cessation and exercise.
CVD was the cause of death in 9.9% of T2DM patients (representing 50.3% of all deaths)... The major contributors were CAD, which was responsible for 29.7%... and stroke/CBV for 11.0%.
Why this rating
Based on weighted averages from multiple large-scale studies (N > 3 million for mortality data).
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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- Obesity is positively correlated with increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease in Type 2 Diabetes, with heart failure prevalence increasing by 65% in obese patients (BMI ≥ 30) compared to non-obese patients.Good
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