Prognostic significance of reverse dipping status on lower limb event in type 2 diabetic patients without peripheral arterial disease.

Aims: We assessed reverse dipping influence on the risk of lower limb events in type 2 diabetic patients without peripheral arterial disease.

Methods: Patients with type 2 diabetes addressed for cardiovascular risk stratification in our university hospital from 2008 to 2012 underwent 24 h blood pressure monitoring. Patients with a prior history of limb revascularization or with a stenosis > 50% of the legs were excluded.