Haptoglobin genotype and cerebrovascular disease incidence in type 1 diabetes

Conclusion: Despite the protective effect against vascular diabetes complications, a borderline increased risk of stroke was observed with Hp 1-1 in type 1 diabetes. This mixed Hp effect on cardiovascular risk by outcome studied merits further investigation and cautions against the universal application of preventive therapies across all Hp genotypes.
Source: Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research