Arterial stiffness is elevated in normotensive type 2 diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy

Conclusion Well controlled hypertensive patients did not have elevated arterial stiffness compared to normotensive patients. This might be due to anti-hypertensive treatment although our study design does not allow us to confirm it. A strong association between PN and arterial stiffness was only present in normotensive patients, suggesting that normotensive type 2 diabetic patients with PN and elevated arterial stiffness should be carefully managed to prevent future macrovascular complications.
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research