Table 1: Type 1 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease

The leading cause of death in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is cardiovascular. The duration of diabetes is one of the most important predictors for acute myocardial infarction (AMI), along with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (cLDL) and HbA1c. Being diagnosed of T1DM before age 10 is been associated with a 90 times higher risk of AMI in women. It has been proposed, that a low-grade systemic inflammation state to be great prompt contributor. The combination of exercise electrocardiogram and an imaging technique provides diagnostic value for myocardial ischemia detection and future prognosis. Cardiovascular risk assessment in the older adult should be individualized by categorizing it, according to functionality and patient’s co morbidity and customized glycaemic and non-glycaemic targets.