HEART CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH DIABETES

That this House recognises that coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in people with type 2 diabetes - affecting 75 per cent. of patients; further recognises that people with diabetes have up to a fivefold increased risk of CHD due to prolonged, poorly controlled blood glucose levels; notes that patients are not receiving the optimal medical treatment as cardiovascular disease is not being properly identified; welcomes the willingness of cardiologists and diabetologists across the UK to assess and adopt the best treatment options for patients with diabetes; and calls on the Government to consider expanding its collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure all patients with diabetes are screened for CHD and receive the most suitable medical and revascularisation therapy.