Atherosclerotic disease accounts for much of the increased mortality and morbidity
associated with type 2 diabetes. Epidemiological studies support the potential of improved
glycemic control to reduce cardiovascular complications. An association between
glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA 1c) level and the risk for cardiovascular complications has
frequently been reported. Most epidemiological data implicate postprandial hyperglycemia
in the development of cardiovascular disease, whereas the link between fasting glycemia …