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Aspirin should not routinely be used to prevent heart attacks in people with diabetes, Scottish research suggests. The British Medical Journal reported that in 1,300 adults with no symptoms of heart disease the drug, which can cause stomach bleeds, had no benefit.
The findings contradict many guidelines which advocate people with diabetes use aspirin to counter the underlying high risk of heart attack and stroke. Patients with concerns are advised to consult their GP before changing medication.
In people who have already had a heart attack or stroke, or have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, aspirin has been shown to reduce the risk of future "events" by around 25%. Patients shouldn't panic or stop taking aspirin
However, in recent years doctors have begun to focus on people who have not yet developed so-called cardiovascular disease, but are at high-risk of having it in the future - such as people with diabetes.
There are around two million people over 40 with diabetes in the UK.
Around 80% of people with diabetes die of cardiovascular disease including strokes and heart attacks.
SEE THE FULL BBC NEWS ARTICLE HERE
ALSO ON DIABETES UK HERE
The findings contradict many guidelines which advocate people with diabetes use aspirin to counter the underlying high risk of heart attack and stroke. Patients with concerns are advised to consult their GP before changing medication.
In people who have already had a heart attack or stroke, or have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, aspirin has been shown to reduce the risk of future "events" by around 25%. Patients shouldn't panic or stop taking aspirin
However, in recent years doctors have begun to focus on people who have not yet developed so-called cardiovascular disease, but are at high-risk of having it in the future - such as people with diabetes.
There are around two million people over 40 with diabetes in the UK.
Around 80% of people with diabetes die of cardiovascular disease including strokes and heart attacks.
SEE THE FULL BBC NEWS ARTICLE HERE
ALSO ON DIABETES UK HERE
This figure can doubtless be significantly reduced by regular exercise; I just find it difficult to get outside in all weathers and actually do the exercise I need. Now, if I could afford to go to the Gym two or three times a week (which I enjoy), I would be much more fit and probably save the Government and the NHS hundreds of thousands of £s in my lifetime. I might then be fit enough to work in a proper job, save the Government benefits and start paying Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions again. 