Adjusted relative risks (RRs) for coronary heart disease events, cardiovascular disease events, and all cause mortality by haemoglobin A1c concentrations and history of diabetes*

Outcomes at mean 6 yAdjusted RR (95% CI) per 1% increase in HbA1c concentrationAdjusted RR (CI) for diabetes history (yes vs no)
MenWomenMenWomen
*Adjusted for age and cardiovascular risk factors (systolic blood pressure, serum cholesterol concentration, body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio, cigarette smoking, and history of myocardial infarction or stroke). †Not significant.
Coronary heart disease1.25 (1.16 to 1.34)1.20 (1.07 to 1.34)1.87 (1.30 to 2.71)2.71 (1.48 to 4.98)
Cardiovascular disease1.21 (1.13 to 1.29)1.21 (1.11 to 1.31)1.81 (1.31 to 2.49)1.89 (1.09 to 3.23)
All cause mortality1.24 (1.14 to 1.34)1.28 (1.06 to 1.32)1.94 (1.31 to 2.87)0.71 (0.26 to 1.93)†