EFFECTIVENESS OF COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTIVE MEASURES IN REDUCING CARDIOVASCULAR RISK IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES

Barakayeva Nigina O’tkir qizi

Tashkent State Medical University

Keywords: Diabetes, cardiovascular risk, comprehensive prevention, glycemic control, blood pressure, lipid management, lifestyle modification, pharmacotherapy, risk reduction.

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Abstract

This article examines the effectiveness of comprehensive preventive strategies in lowering cardiovascular risk among patients with diabetes. Multifactorial interventions, including glycemic control, blood pressure management, lipid regulation, lifestyle modifications, and pharmacological therapy, significantly reduce the incidence of cardiovascular events. Early implementation of combined preventive measures improves patient outcomes and decreases morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular disease in diabetic populations.

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