A great deal of attention has been given to the prospect that it you try to “get to goal” on the Hemoglobin A1c measurement with your diabetes management you may trigger a heart attack or stroke in the process.
In an article reviewed by my professional organization, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, that has not found to be a risk when you seek good glucose control of your diabetes. The article is published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Secondly there was a report issued by the FDA as Guidance for Industry entitled "Diabetes Mellitus — Evaluating Cardiovascular Risk in New Antidiabetic Therapies to Treat Type 2 Diabetes ." This document may be downloaded.
Additionally and simultaneously, The American Diabetes Association, American College of Cardiology, and American Heart Association released a joint position statement concerning diabetes and cardiovascular disease that can be downloaded by following this link.
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