Microvascular degenerative complications are associated with increased aortic stiffness in type 2 diabetic patients.

Objective: Diabetes is a risk factor for increased arterial stiffness; however, few studies had investigated its associated factors. The aim was to evaluate the correlates of increased arterial stiffness in type 2 diabetes, particularly the relationships with microvascular complications.

Methods: 482 type 2 diabetic patients without peripheral arterial disease were evaluated in a cross-sectional study.