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While the performance (accuracy) has all been internally validated, validation on external populations is still needed. SummaryĪ suitable CVD risk score for the diabetes population should be accurate, low-cost, and beneficial to outcome. New risk factors are being investigated in order to improve the predictive accuracy of current risk scores. A well-constructed risk score for diabetic patients may be advocated by guidelines and adopted by healthcare providers to help determine preventive strategies.

The methods to develop risk scores are highly diverse and each choice has its own pros and cons. Numerous CVD risk scores for diabetic patients have been created in various settings. Patients with diabetes have a gradient of CVD risk that needs to be accurately assessed. We also discuss CVD risk scores for diabetic patients that have been developed in different countries. We briefly introduce the concept and use of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk scores and review the methodology for CVD risk score development and validation in patients with diabetes.
