Type 1 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health

KEY POINTS

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is higher in those diagnosed at early age and with longer disease duration.
Glycemia is the strongest modifiable risk factor for CVD, although traditional CVD risk factors are involved as well.
There is an undertreatment of CVD risk factors in T1D, particularly in young adults.
To promote cardiovascular health (CVH) in T1D, the eight CVH metrics proposed for the general population should adopt targets specific for the T1D population.