Impaired glucose tolerance predicts all-cause mortality among older men at high risk for cardiovascular disease in China

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has increased dramatically in China and elsewhere [1], and T2DM is associated with a substantial increase in all-cause mortality [2]. Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), also known as pre-diabetic state, has been shown to be a significant risk factor for T2DM. Moreover, IGT itself is significantly associated with microvascular and cardiovascular complications [3]. Studies have shown increased prevalence of retinopathy and chronic kidney disease among subjects with IGT [4,5], and reversal of IGT to normal glucose regulation has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases [6].
Source: Primary Care Diabetes - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research