Plasma levels of advanced glycation endproducts are associated with type 1 diabetes and coronary artery calcification

Conclusions:
We found a positive association between pentosidine and CAC in T1DM. These results may indicate that AGEs are possibly involved in the development of CAC in individuals with T1DM.

Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - October 17, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Marcelle van EupenMiranda SchramHelen ColhounJean ScheijenCoen StehouwerCasper Schalkwijk Source Type: research