DIABETES AS CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORREVIEW

Abstract

This study was conducted at Department of Zoology, University of Gujrat, Pakistan in2017. The data regarding diabetes as cardiovascular risk factor was obtained andcompiled through a thorough review of various published research articles ofinternational reputed journals and relevant books. Cardiovascular disease is the leadingcause of morbidity in diabetic patients. Diabetic patients have greater risk of myocardialinfarction than non-diabetics. Hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hypertension, insulinresistance are considered as metabolic syndrome that causes coronary artery disease,cerebral vascular disease and peripheral arterial disease and ultimately leads to death.Cardiovascular diseases can be treated by changing lifestyle and by using differenthypoglycemic agents and different therapies