Glycemia (hemoglobin A1c) and incident venous thromboembolism in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities cohort study

In conclusion, our results are mildly suggestive that diagnosed diabetes and high levels of glucose, per se, may increase the risk of VTE. Elevated glucose was not related to VTE in those without diagnosed diabetes.

Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - October 28, 2013 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Bell, E. J., Selvin, E., Lutsey, P. L., Nambi, V., Cushman, M., Folsom, A. R. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research