A study identified non-traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, indicating that current prediction models may overlook critical indicators. The study revealed that classic cardiovascular disease risk factors are less significant in predicting cardiovascular disease among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus; instead, non-traditional predictors such as cystatin C, self-reported health satisfaction, and certain biochemical measures play a key role. The study investigators noted the importance of incorporating these non-traditional risk factors into clinical practice to improve the identification and management of high-risk patients with diabetes.

Source: Communications Medicine