New research links genetic variant, poor glycemic control to coronary artery disease
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 16:21
in Health & Medicine
A new study led by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center and Harvard Medical School has found that a common genetic variant associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) in the general population is also linked to an even higher risk for people with diabetes, particularly those with poor glucose control.