Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in people with diabetes, making assessment, prevention and management of CVD risk a vital part of diabetes care.1 Dr Gary Deed (GP), Dr Tom Dover (endocrinologist) and Michelle Robins (CDE and nurse practitioner) consider the different risk assessment tools available, interventions to manage CVD risk and practical tips on approaching the multi-morbidity nature of type 2 diabetes and the application of patient-centred care.

 

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References:  1. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Management of type 2 diabetes: A handbook for general practice. East Melbourne, Vic: RACGP, 2020. 2. Zinman, B., Wanner, C., Lachin, J.M., Fitchett, D., Bluhmki, E., Hantel, S., Mattheus, M., Devins, T., Johansen, O.E., Woerle, H.J. and Broedl, U.C., 2015. Empagliflozin, cardiovascular outcomes, and mortality in type 2 diabetes. New England Journal of Medicine, 373(22), pp.2117-2128.