Epidemiologically, fluctuations in glycaemic control and chronic hyperglycemia are recognised as risk factors for cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes. This module examines the controversies from a number of different trials that have been conducted to determine the relationship between glucose control and cardiovascular outcomes.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
✓ Explain the relationship between glycaemic control and cardiovascular outcomes, and the importance of reducing cardiovascular risk in people with diabetes
✓ Interpret the microvascular and macrovascular outcomes from the ACCORD, ADVANCE, DCCT, UKPDS and VADT studies
✓ Develop management plans for people with diabetes to identify and, where possible, reduce cardiovascular risk
This module includes self-marked assessments, such as knowledge checks and/or case studies, as well as a marked final assessment, which you can attempt up to five times. To complete the module, you must review all chapters, pass the final assessment (80% pass mark), and fill in our feedback form.