Primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases in people with diabetes mellitus: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association

Circulation. 2007 Jan 2;115(1):114-26. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.106.179294. Epub 2006 Dec 27.

Abstract

The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) have each published guidelines for cardiovascular disease prevention: The ADA has issued separate recommendations for each of the cardiovascular risk factors in patients with diabetes, and the AHA has shaped primary and secondary guidelines that extend to patients with diabetes. This statement will attempt to harmonize the recommendations of both organizations where possible but will recognize areas in which AHA and ADA recommendations differ.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • American Heart Association*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / therapy
  • Diabetes Complications / complications
  • Diabetes Complications / prevention & control*
  • Diabetes Complications / therapy
  • Diabetes Mellitus / prevention & control
  • Diabetes Mellitus / therapy
  • Humans
  • Societies, Medical / standards*
  • United States