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Diabetes and Vascular Disease

Diabetes

Approximately 80% of persons with diabetes die from some form of heart or vascular disease. Diabetes alone, without the other risk factors, accelerates the rate of atherosclerosis formation.

Elevated blood glucose levels are associated with increased risk for heart disease and stroke. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommendations include maintaining blood glucose levels in the range of 80 to 120 mg/dl before meals. The ADA also recommends a blood test called hemoglobin A1c, which averages blood glucose levels over a period of several months, to determine if glucose levels have been controlled. A hemoglobin A1c level of less than 7 percent is desired.Ìý

Learn more about diabetes.

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Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

Closed Trials