Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for one-third of global mortality. Prediabetes increases the risk of CVDs as well as several other conditions, yet people with prediabetes may not seek intervention, thinking that they do not have diabetes, as the risk of progression may have not been emphasised by the healthcare professional. Accumulating evidence indicates that hyperglycaemia represents a continuum of CVD risk and dichotomising the risk into type 2 diabetes and prediabetes may deter early clinical intervention. It is proffered that the term 'prediabetes' is a misnomer that may disguise a serious condition, fostering complacency and undermining its prognostic significance.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 188-189 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2023 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Royal College of Physicians 2023. All rights reserved.
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- cardiovascular disease
- clinical practice
- prediabetes
- prognosis
- risk factor
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