B. Cho et al.
Study question: Previous studies have suggested that history of diabetes and a prior heart attack confer risk for further fatal heart attacks. This study examined the duration of diabetes in relation to mortality.
Methods: Type 2 diabetes and prior heart attack in relation to mortality was examined in 51,316 men aged 40–75.
Results: During the 10 years of follow up there were 1124 deaths from coronary heart disease. The risk of death was significantly higher in individuals with prior diabetes and myocardial infarction and having both conditions is particularly hazardous. Longer duration of diabetes was a stronger predictor of death among diabetic men.

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