A1c value for diabetes diagnosis in subjects with established cardiovascular disease

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (DM2) is increasing at an alarming rate, and the early detection and intervention in DM2 are now considered one of the most important public health agendas. Currently, there are three different available methods for early DM2 diagnosis.

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Published in:Acta diabetologica 2015-10, Vol.52 (5), p.999-1001
Main Authors: Luzi, A., Rizza, S., Cardellini, M., Pecchioli, C., Di Cola, G., Davato, F., Porzio, O., Ippoliti, A., Copetti, M., Federici, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Blood Glucose - analysis
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular Diseases - complications
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - complications
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - diagnosis
Diabetic Retinopathy - blood
Female
Glucose Intolerance
Glycated Hemoglobin A - analysis
Humans
Internal Medicine
Male
Medical diagnosis
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Metabolic Diseases
Middle Aged
Reproducibility of Results
Short Communication
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Summary:The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (DM2) is increasing at an alarming rate, and the early detection and intervention in DM2 are now considered one of the most important public health agendas. Currently, there are three different available methods for early DM2 diagnosis.
ISSN:0940-5429
1432-5233
DOI:10.1007/s00592-015-0729-9