Abstract:Macroangiopathy is multifactorial. It is more severe and frequent in association with nephropathy in diabetes mellitus (DM), being the first cause of mortality in both types of DM. Nevertheless, it is poorly understood in young patients. We report on 2 young diabetic patients with early-onset coronary disease. Case 1, 40 yo, Caucasian, female, type 2 DM for 21 y: treated with sulphonylureas until 25 y, she was switched to insulin upon becoming pregnant. Preeclampsia ensued, but no premature delivery occurred. … Show more
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