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[Diabetes mellitus and the cerebrovascular disease]

Masahiro Maruyama1, Makoto Takizawa, Hitoshi Ishida

  • 1The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kyorin University School of Medicine.

Clinical Calcium
|March 19, 2005
PubMed

Insights

Diabetes, a vascular disease, involves atherosclerosis and insulin resistance even in prediabetes. Understanding the link between diabetes, cerebrovascular issues, and calcium buildup is crucial for managing these conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Science
  • Endocrinology
  • Neurology

Context:

  • Diabetes mellitus is recognized as a significant vascular disease.
  • Atherosclerosis development, linked to insulin resistance, can begin in the prediabetic stage.
  • Intravascular calcium precipitation is a notable feature in diabetes-related cerebrovascular disease.

Purpose:

  • To elucidate the pathophysiological relationship between diabetes and cerebrovascular disease.
  • To explore the connection between diabetes, atherosclerosis, and intravascular calcium precipitation.
  • To review recent findings on the underlying links between diabetes and cerebrovascular disorders.

Summary:

  • This review focuses on the intricate relationship between diabetes mellitus and cerebrovascular diseases.
  • It highlights the early onset of atherosclerosis due to insulin resistance in prediabetes.
  • The discussion emphasizes the role of intravascular calcium precipitation in this context.

Impact:

  • Provides insights into the pathophysiology of diabetes-related vascular complications.
  • Aims to improve understanding of cerebrovascular disease in diabetic patients.
  • Contributes to the knowledge base for managing atherosclerotic disorders in diabetes.

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