Pesantez, M, Ebekozien, O, Vendrame, F.

KEY POINTS

  • Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is higher in those diagnosed at early age and with longer disease duration.
  • Glycemia is the strongest modifiable risk factor for CVD, although traditional CVD risk factors are involved as well.
  • There is an undertreatment of CVD risk factors in T1D, particularly in young adults.
  • To promote cardiovascular health (CVH) in T1D, the eight CVH metrics proposed for the general population should adopt targets specific for the T1D population.

Click here to view the article!

If you are a member of the T1DX-QI, you can view the full pdf in the portal.