Endocrine Abstracts

Mortality from cardiovascular disease in men and women with type 1 diabetes is 4 and 8 fold greater, respectively, than the general population. In addition, cardiovascular events and deaths occur at a relatively young age in type 1 diabetes, underlining the necessity to determine the most appropriate interventions for this vulnerable population. A number of recent trials have confirmed that long term maintenance of tight glycaemic control reduces cardiovascular event rates. Ho...