ArticleDiabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy2026
Association of Type 2 Diabetes and Body Mass Index with Arterial Stiffness: A Carotid Ultrasound Study.
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Objective: This study aimed to investigate the joint and independent associations of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and body mass index (BMI) with arterial stiffness using carotid ultrasound-based measures. Methods: This retrospective, matched cross-sectional study enrolled 255 participants, including people with T2DM (n=129) and Control group (diabetes-free, n=126). The control group was matched to the T2DM group based on age (±5 years), sex, and BMI category. People with T2DM were diagnosed according to World Health Organization criteria and classified into three BMI-based categories: lean (BMI<25 kg/m Results: Compared to people with diabetes-free, those with T2DM had significantly greater IMT and PWV impairments ( Conclusion: This study demonstrates additive but non-synergistic effects of T2DM and BMI on arterial stiffness, with BMI driving the majority of vascular impairment. However, the cross-sectional design precludes causal inferences. The findings underscore the clinical relevance of weight management in people with T2DM.
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