Abstract
This article reviews the current evidence of effects on cardiovascular disease (CVD) of anti-diabetic treatment which exert their effect by increasing the insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). In overweight T2D patients, it has been demonstrated that metformin reduces the CVD risk. The effect of glitazones on CVD is uncertain. There is insufficient evidence to support a protective effect on CVD of lowering blood-glucose per se. In contrast, lowering blood glucose appears to decrease the risk of microvascular complications.
Udgivelsesdato: 2009-May-4
Udgivelsesdato: 2009-May-4
Translated title of the contribution | Anti-diabetic treatment, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for læger |
Volume | 171 |
Issue number | 19 |
Pages (from-to) | 1598-602 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |