Prediabetes diagnosis is associated with the progression of coronary artery calcification: The Kangbuk Samsung Health Study.
In Young ChoiYoosoo ChangYoosun ChoJeonggyu KangHyun-Suk JungSarah H WildChristopher D ByrneSeungho RyuPublished in: Diabetes, obesity & metabolism (2022)
CAC risk and CAC progression were consistently highest in individuals meeting both glucose and HbA1c criteria, while all three prediabetes types showed a significantly increased risk of CAC progression. Atherosclerosis risk reduction management is necessary for prediabetes, especially in patients meeting both criteria.
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