Obesity is a determinant of arterial stiffness independent of traditional risk factors in Asians with young-onset type 2 diabetes

Age, BMI, renal function and insulin usage are the main determinants of PWV levels in Asians with young-onset T2DM. Notably, obesity is a modifiable determinant of arterial stiffness independent of high blood pressure, dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia in this population.