Coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus

ABSTRACT

Objectives: diabetes mellitus [DM] and coronary artery disease [CAD] are closely related. DM is a risk factor for CAD, but it is also equivalent to established CAD. The prevalence of DM and CAD is growing primarily due to the rising prevalence of obesity. The rapidly changing life style, especially in developing countries, plays major role in the occurrence of these diseases