Diabetes-associated cardiovascular risk factors.
Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer in the UK and diabetes puts people at increased risk of this disease. The role of nurses in reducing cardiovascular risk in diabetes is explored.
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Birmingham Specialist Community Trust, Heart of Birmingham Primary Care Group. marylb@btinternet.com
D000328:Adult; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology