About this Research Topic
Despite improvements in treatment, people with type 2 diabetes continue to have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Since glycemic control does not fully explain this excess CVD risk, a greater understanding of other risk factors is needed. Organizing broad CVD prevention is still a huge challenge, and primary care plays an important role in promoting a healthy lifestyle across the population. One issue that stands out as particularly complex is decision-making about preventive medications. This requires weighing up the potential future benefits, which are difficult to quantify for an individual, against the short-term risk of harm due to adverse effects of medications in the context of decreasing life expectancy and overall health. Furthermore, gender plays a pivotal role in the onset as well as in the progression of the CVD. It is therefore important to consider the evidence of sex differences in diabetes-associated risk of CVD. This must be explored further to help develop female-specific solutions for prevention and treatment.
We suggest that the research will cover a broad spectrum, starting from primary prevention strategies aimed at reducing the risk of developing CVD in women with diabetes, and progressing to advanced disease management approaches.
This Research Topic aims to study various aspects of care, ranging from preventive measures to more complex treatment in women with diabetes, and develop appropriate comprehensive management plans that bring together endocrinologists, cardiologists, and nephrologists.
Suitable themes include, but are not limited to:
- The impact and importance of improving prevention, detection, and treatment modalities for women with CVD and diabetes.
- Investigating strategies to improve awareness, education, and early intervention to mitigate the risk and progression of CVD in women with diabetes.
- Comprehensive management of CVD and diabetes in women, addressing other complications such as obesity, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and dyslipidemia.
- Understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in managing CVD and diabetes in women, ultimately leading to improved patient care and outcomes.
All article types accepted by Frontiers are encouraged.
We suggest that the research will cover a broad spectrum, starting from primary prevention strategies aimed at reducing the risk of developing CVD in women with diabetes, and progressing to advanced disease management approaches.
This Research Topic aims to study various aspects of care, ranging from preventive measures to more complex treatment in women with diabetes, and develop appropriate comprehensive management plans that bring together endocrinologists, cardiologists, and nephrologists.
Suitable themes include, but are not limited to:
- The impact and importance of improving prevention, detection, and treatment modalities for women with CVD and diabetes.
- Investigating strategies to improve awareness, education, and early intervention to mitigate the risk and progression of CVD in women with diabetes.
- Comprehensive management of CVD and diabetes in women, addressing other complications such as obesity, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and dyslipidemia.
- Understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in managing CVD and diabetes in women, ultimately leading to improved patient care and outcomes.
All article types accepted by Frontiers are encouraged.
Keywords: Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, prevention, primary care, risk factors
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