Being female is not a protective factor against heart disease in type 1 diabetes

Constrictions of the coronary blood vessels is a possible consequence of type 1 diabetes, and one that can eventually lead to myocardial infarction or heart failure. Generally speaking, women are afflicted by coronary artery disease later than men, but if a woman has type 2 diabetes, the advantage is negated. A new report now shows that this also sometimes applies to type 1 diabetes.