Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and obesity in Diabetes Mellitus type 2 (DM 2): baseline characteristics of the Diabetes Cohorte Study (DIACORE)
M Rheinberger, B Hörmann, A Lammert, K Dumann, M Gorski, IM Heid, BK Krämer, CA Böger · Diabetologie und Stoffwechsel · 2014 · Heft 05
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Introduction and aims: DM 2, a major risk factor for cardiovascular outcomes, is increasing in prevalence. DIACORE aims to explore the mechanisms in DM 2 complications. We report baseline characteristics of the center with completed recruitment, focusing on CKD, macrovascular disease and obesity. Methods: DIACORE is a prospective two-center cohort study with extensive, standardized phenotyping and 2-yearly follow-ups. Inclusion criteria: DM 2, Caucasian, age >= 18yrs. Key exclusion criteria: renal replacement therapy, active cancer. Characteristics are given as mean ± 1SD. Results: We recruited 2492 participants…
