Diabetes, Asymptomatic Hyperglycemia, and 22-Year Mortality in Black and White Men: The Chicago Heart Association Detection Project in Industry Study

Abstract

Asymptomatic hyperglycemia and clinical diabetes appear to confer increased mortality risk in both white and black men. In addition, mortality risk is increased with increased severity of glycemia. These findings indicate the importance of applying efforts to reduce risk factors and prevent diabetes in both blacks and whites.