Treatment Strategy for Diabetes with Cardiovascular Disease.

Jang,  Yun Mi; Kim,  Suk Kyeong

doi:2011.12.4.198

J Korean Diabetes > Volume 12(4); 2011 > Article

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The Journal of Korean Diabetes 2011;12(4):198-200.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4093/kcd.2011.12.4.198 Published online December 1, 2011.

심혈관질환 환자에서의 당뇨병의 약물치료

장윤미, 김숙경

Treatment Strategy for Diabetes with Cardiovascular Disease.

Yun Mi Jang, Suk Kyeong Kim

Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. Endolife@kuh.ac.kr

Abstract

Individuals with diabetes mellitus are at 2- to 3-fold increased risk of cardiovascular disease relative to individuals without diabetes, and hypoglycemia is associated with increased cardiovascular mortality in diabetic patients. Here, we present a discussion of multiple hypoglycemic drugs and their cardiovascular effects. In addition, we provide summary recommendations for glucose-lowering regimens in patients with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Key Words: Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases