Some diabetic patients urged to avoid aspirin

A study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that taking aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients without a history of heart attack or stroke does little to prevent premature death.

Because aspirin can increase bleeding risk, some patients with diabetes are being urged not to take the drug as a preventative measure for heart attacks.

The study was led by Professor Jill Belch and published on BMJ.com, the website of the British Medical Journal. She said that aspirin should be given only to patients who have already been diagnosed with heart disease or suffered a stroke.

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