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Adult-Onset Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Higher Heart Disease and Death Risks

A major study finds adults diagnosed with type 1 diabetes face elevated cardiovascular and mortality risks, driven by modifiable factors like smoking and poor glucose control.

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Overview

  • A Karolinska Institutet study of over 10,000 adults with type 1 diabetes shows a 30% higher risk of cardiovascular events and 71% increased all-cause mortality compared to non-diabetic peers.
  • Those diagnosed after age 40 face similar health risks as those diagnosed earlier, challenging assumptions about better outcomes with later onset.
  • Key risk factors include smoking, obesity, and poor glucose control, which are identified as primary drivers of adverse outcomes.
  • Adults with type 1 diabetes are less likely to use advanced technologies like insulin pumps, which could improve glucose management and reduce complications.
  • The findings, published in the European Heart Journal, emphasize the need for prevention strategies targeting lifestyle changes and improved access to diabetes management tools.