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Treating Heart Attack in People With DiabetesWhat is the problem and what is known about it so far?People with diabetes are more likely to get cardiovascular disease (disease of the heart and blood vessels). In addition, people with diabetes who also have heart and blood vessel disease are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than people who don't have diabetes. Many people with diabetes take medicine to control it (such as insulin-sensitizing medicine that helps the body handle glucose). If they do have a heart attack, research shows it may not be as bad if they have been taking such medicines. Why did the researchers do this particular study?Researchers wanted to study whether insulin-sensitizing medicine keeps people with diabetes from having a heart attack. Who was studied?The study included all people put into the hospital for a first heart attack in the five counties around the city of Philadelphia. The study collected information on patients for 56 months. How was the study done?Information was gathered from medical centers and from patients over the telephone. Researchers also studied another group of people without diabetes who had a first heart attack so they could compare the two groups. What did the researchers find?People who took insulin-sensitizing drugs cut their chance of having a heart attack by one-third to one-half. What were the limitations of the study?The study did not look at any changes in blood vessels that are linked to heart attacks. What are the implications of the study?Insulin-sensitizing medicine may help keep people with diabetes from having a heart attack. More research is needed to see if the type of medicine makes a difference. FOR MORE INFORMATION101 Medication Tips for People With Diabetes Diabetes Drug Reduces Development of Heart Stent Blockage |
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