Hemoglobin A1c Level and Future Cardiovascular Events Among Women

Abstract

Patients with diabetes mellitus are known to be at markedly increased risk for cardiovascular disease.^1,2 While the precise mechanism through which diabetes mellitus confers increased cardiovascular risk remains unclear, poor glycemic control is thought likely to contribute.^3-6 Furthermore, available data suggest that even modest elevations in blood glucose, much lower than those required to diagnose diabetes mellitus, may be associated with increased cardiovascular risk.^7-10