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. 2025 Sep 11:100513.
doi: 10.1016/j.clinme.2025.100513. Online ahead of print.

Diabetes and the heart

Andrew J Sullivan  1 , Andrew Wragg  2 , Krishnaraj Rathod  3
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Diabetes and the heart

Andrew J Sullivan et al. Clin Med (Lond). .
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Abstract

Diabetes mellitus and cardiac problems frequently coexist, posing significant challenges for both generalists and specialists. This article discusses the common cardiac manifestations of diabetes including coronary artery disease, heart failure and arrythmia, outlining specific diagnostic strategies and management in people with diabetes. We also discuss specific cardiovascular risk stratification strategies in diabetes as well as glucose-lowering therapies with potential cardiovascular benefits. Ultimately a holistic approach is needed for individuals with co-existent cardiac problems and diabetes, tailoring management strategies to specific patient needs.

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus; cardiovascular diseases; heart diseases; heart failure; myocardial ischaemia.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declaration of competing interest Andrew J. Sullivan reports financial support was provided by Wellcome Trust. If there are other authors, they declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

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