US EditionPeople With Diabetes Face Dramatically Higher Odds Of Sudden Cardiac Death: European Heart Journal
The study shows people with diabetes have a 3.7 to 6.5 times higher risk of sudden cardiac death, with younger adults under 50 facing about sevenfold increased risk.
- People with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of sudden cardiac death, especially younger adults.
- The study found that sudden cardiac death was 3.7 times more common in people with type 1 diabetes and 6.5 times more common in those with type 2 diabetes compared to the general population.
- Sudden cardiac death was responsible for 3.4 years of lost life expectancy in people with type 1 diabetes and 2.7 years in those with type 2 diabetes.
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People With Diabetes Face Dramatically Higher Odds Of Sudden Cardiac Death
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HealthDiabetics have an increased risk of sudden cardiac death. According to a study, particularly young patients with type 1 and type 2 are at risk. In addition, their life expectancy is...
Sudden cardiac death risk is sharply elevated in people with diabetes
The risk of sudden cardiac death is higher both for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to a large study published in the European Heart Journal today (Thursday). The increase in risk is especially noticeable among younger adults.
Common disease linked with a higher risk of sudden cardiac death
Recent research has revealed a significant connection between diabetes and the heightened risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD), especially among individuals under 50. This alarming trend indicates that diabetes not only reduces life expectancy but also contributes to a growing number of unexplained cardiac fatalities.
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