Is Endothelial Dysfunction the Main Issue in Prediabetic as Predictor for Cardiovascular Diseases

Document Type : Abstracts

Abstract

The frequency of prediabetes is increasing as the prevalence of obesity rises worldwide. Hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, inflammation and metabolic derangements associated with concomitant obesity cause endothelial dysfunction in prediabetics, leading to increased risk of cardiovascular and renal disease.