The Claim
In adults with type 2 diabetes, elevated baseline levels of the inflammatory biomarkers suPAR, IL-6, and hsCRP are independently associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events over a median follow-up of 11.4 years, with individuals in the top tertile of suPAR showing a 70% mortality rate compared to 19% in the bottom tertile.
What the research says
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Adults with type 2 diabetes who have higher initial levels of the inflammatory biomarkers suPAR, IL-6, and hsCRP experience higher rates of death and serious heart problems over 11.4 years, with those in the highest suPAR group having a 70% death rate versus 19% in the lowest group.
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In adults with type 2 diabetes, elevated baseline levels of the inflammatory biomarkers suPAR, IL-6, and hsCRP are independently associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events over a median follow-up of 11.4 years, with individuals in the top tertile of suPAR showing a 70% mortality rate compared to 19% in the bottom tertile.
Persistent high levels of inflammatory signals damage blood vessel walls, cause plaque buildup in arteries, and impair the function of the heart and other organs, leading to heart attacks, strokes, and death.
What the research says
1 studyIn people with type 2 diabetes, those with higher levels of certain inflammation markers in their blood were much more likely to die or have serious heart problems over 11 years — especially those with the highest levels, who had more than triple the death risk compared to those with the lowest levels.
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