What are the risks of cardiovascular mortality for men with diabetes?
According to Stamler et al. (1993), diabetes is associated with a 12-year cardiovascular mortality rate for men screened in the Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial. Sowers et al. (2001) found that diabetes is a risk factor for hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Haffner (2000) also noted that coronary heart disease is more common in patients with diabetes. Furthermore, Blendea et al. (2003) reported that heart disease in diabetic patients can lead to increased risk for mortality.