Evidence Question

Does Intensive glycemic control reduce cardiovascular risk?

Related to: Cardiovascular Risk

Short answer

Current evidence does not show a clear reduction in cardiovascular risk with Intensive glycemic control.

Evidence at a glance

Evidence strength
Moderate Evidence
Supporting research
2 studys
Randomized trials
2 trials

Why do we say this?

Across 2 randomized trials, findings are mixed, the evidence does not yet establish a clear effect on cardiovascular risk with Intensive glycemic control.

Context and limitations

Some evidence reported benefits while other evidence found little or no effect.

  • Only a small number of supporting studies are available.

Explore the evidence

Supporting research

2 published studys