Advantages and disadvantages of tight glycaemic control in the primary prevention of CHD
| Age | ||
|---|---|---|
| 25–65 years | Elderly | |
| Advantages of tight glycaemic control | ||
| Prevention of microvascular disease | −25% | ? |
| Prevention of myocardial infarction | −16% | ? |
| Prevention of albuminuria | −33% | ? |
| Prevention of cataract extraction | −24% | ? |
| Disadvantages of tight glycaemic control | ||
| Hypoglycaemic episodes | +11−37%/year | ? |