Exploring the relationship between coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study of secondary prevention among diabetes patients

Exploring the relationship between coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study of secondary prevention among diabetes patients

Background: Coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke are the major causes of death among people with diabetes. Aim: To describe the prevalence and onset of CHD and stroke among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in primary care in Norway, and explore the quality of secondary prevention. De...

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Main Authors: Bjørn Gjelsvik, Anh Thi Tran, Tore J Berg, Åsne Bakke, Ibrahimu Mdala, Kjersti Nøkleby, John G Cooper, Tor Claudi, Karianne Fjeld Løvaas, Geir Thue, Sverre Sandberg, Anne K Jenum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royal College of General Practitioners 2019-03-01
Series:BJGP Open
Subjects:
type 2 diabetes
coronary heart disease
stroke
secondary prevention
general practice
primary care
Online Access:https://bjgpopen.org/content/3/1/bjgpopen18X101636

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