Cardiovascular disease prevalence and risk factor prevalence in Type 2 diabetes: a contemporary analysis

Aims To describe the prevalence of major cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) and risk factor control in a contemporary population with Type 2 diabetes. Methods We used data from the national registry in Scotland, Scottish Care Information‐Diabetes, linked to hospital admissions. Using descriptive statistics and logistic regression we described associations of risk factors with CVD . CVD was defined based on diagnostic codes in primary or secondary...