Cardiovascular endocrinology: First-time heart failure increases risk of diabetes mellitus

摘要

Patients with diabetes mellitus have an increased risk of developing heart failure. In a recent study, people hospitalised for first-time heart failure also had an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) that was positively associated with loop-diuretic dosage. These findings highlight the need for extra awareness of T2DM in such patients.