The Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes.
BACKGROUND
In the era following the publication of results from the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial / Epidemiology of Diabetes Complications (DCCT/EDIC) study, care for patients with type 1 diabetes has dramatically improved.


OBJECTIVE
The present review specifically focused on the epidemiology of cardiovascular complications among adults with type 1 diabetes, summarizing evidence on the prevalence, incidence, mortality, as well as on predictors of cardiovascular disease in this population. The review covered papers published until December 2015.


CONCLUSIONS
Despite these significant advancements in knowledge regarding the management of this chronic disease, however, individuals with type 1 diabetes continue to experience increased morbidity and mortality compared to the general population.
University of Pittsburgh, Department of Epidemiology, 3512 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. United States.
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D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors
Cardiovascular disease; chronic disease; incidence; mortality; risk factors; type 1 diabetes