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.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Anti-diabetic treatment, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 171 |
Udgave nummer | 19 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1598-602 |
Antal sider | 5 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 4 maj 2009 |
Emneord
- Arteriosclerosis
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Diabetic Angiopathies
- Drug Combinations
- Humans
- Hypoglycemic Agents
- Insulin Resistance
- Metformin
- Risk Factors
- Sulfonylurea Compounds
- Thiazolidinediones