Considering the cardiovascular risk to a person with diabetes, including type 1 diabetes, the Steno Diabetes Center has developed a cardiovascular risk calculation engine for type 1 diabetes. This risk calculator is accessible to both physicians and patients, and take into account unchangeable risk factors - such as age, sex and duration of diabetes, as well as modifiable factors, which we can influence through diet, closer control of diabetes, proper administration of medication, etc.
Is there a cardiovascular risk calculation engine for Type 1 diabetes?
Considering the cardiovascular risk to a person with diabetes, including type 1 diabetes, the Steno Diabetes Center has developed a cardiovascular risk calculation engine for type 1 diabetes.
Is type 1 diabetes a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) are well-established in type 2 but not type 1 diabetes (T1DM). We assessed risk factors in the long-term (mean 27 years) follow-up of the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) cohort with T1DM.
How do I use the heart disease risk calculator?
Add your age (our Heart disease risk calculator is for persons above 30 years of age) Choose if you are getting medication for hypertension. After filling sufficient data in the calculator, clicking on the calculate button will get you the results.