Abstract
Objective: Hyperhomocysteinemia is a risk factor for atherothrombosis. Through unknown mechanisms, individuals with type 2 diabetes appear particularly susceptible. We determined whether components of homocysteine metabolism are associated with intima-media thickness in individuals with and without type 2 diabetes. Methods and results: In a cross-sectional design, we studied 231 Caucasian individuals, 60.6% having type 2 diabetes. We measured fasting homocysteine, vitamin B
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 323-330 |
Journal | Atherosclerosis |
Volume | 169 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 |