Tuesday, September 28, 2004

Glycosylated Hemoglobin an Independent Risk Factor for Heart Disease

"Among diabetics and even among individuals who are not diabetic, chronic hyperglycemia is independently associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease, according to two reports in the Annals of Internal Medicine for September 21. As one group notes, it may be time for trials of 'interventions to reduce hemoglobin A1c in persons without diabetes"

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