Nutrition therapy for diabetes: Implications for decreasing cardiovascular complications

The diabetic state confers an increased risk for premature cardiovascular diseases (CVD) including myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke. Furthermore CVD is the leading cause of mortality. Potential mechanisms mediating the increased risk include dyslipidemia, hypertension, advanced glycation, a pro-coagulant diathesis, increased oxidative stress anda pro- inflammatory state.1,2

Source: Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications - July 26, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Ishwarlal Jialal, Naval Vikram Source Type: research