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JBS 2: promoting a consistent approach to CVD.(cardiovascular disease)(Disease/Disorder overview)
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Diabetes and Primary Care
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March 22, 2006
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The aim of the the recently published Joint British Societies' guidelines on prevention of cardiovascular disease in clinical practice (JBS 2; British Cardiac Society et al, 2005; see Table 4 on page 16) is to promote a consistent multidisciplinary approach to the management of individuals with established cardiovascular disease (CVD) and those at high risk of developing it. The latter group includes, in particular, people with diabetes.
In the modern management of diabetes, cardiovascular risk reduction is seen to be as important as glycaemic control, although the latter remains essential to prevent microvascular complications. The landmark Steno-2 study demonstrated that ...
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