Albert Goday Arno
Professor of Endocrinology in the Department of Medicine and Life Sciences at Pompeu Fabra University, Emeritus Head of the Endocrinology and Nutrition Service at Hospital del Mar in Barcelona and President of the Advisory Council on Diabetes in Catalonia of the Generalitat de Catalunya
This study is based on solid data and methods. It analyses Denmark's national registry, which includes all individuals with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
It is consistent with previous studies that emphasise the increased risk that diabetes still poses today in terms of cardiovascular problems. What is new about this study is that it specifically examines a very specific problem: sudden death.
From a methodological point of view, there are no significant limitations to consider. It is important to note that the data refer to 2010 and, fortunately, the quality of care available to people living with diabetes has improved significantly over the last 15 years, from 2010 to 2025.
The relevance of this study in practice/clinical settings highlights the need to improve cardiovascular preventive measures. The recommendations we can make based on this are to improve the care offered to people living with diabetes.