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Heart failure

How important is tight glycaemic control in minimising the risk of heart failure?


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Summary
Diabetes and heart failure
Early signs of heart failure
How is heart failure detected?
Treatment options for heart failure
Which treatment options are suitable?
Tight glycaemic control and minimising risks
Treatment for diabetes with heart failure
References


Although tight glycaemic control reduces the risk of microvascular complications, little, if any, data exist on the effect of agents that improve insulin sensitivity on coronary heart disease. However, poor glycaemic control can aggravate heart failure and so it is important for the patient with diabetes to maintain tight glycaemic control. This is also important in maintaining good health in the person with diabetes.

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