Table 1

Interventions that can reduce cardiovascular risk in diabetes

ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme; UKPDS, UK Prospective Diabetes Study.
Hypoglycaemic treatmentMetformin (UKPDS)
Sulfonylureas/insulin
Risk factor reductionHypertension
Hyperlipidaemia
Antiplatelet treatmentAspirin
Clopidogrel
ACE inhibitionRamipril
Lifestyle?