Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Methylglyoxal (MGO) is a reactive dicarbonyl compound and a potential key player in diabetic cardiovascular disease (CVD). Whether plasma MGO levels are associated with CVD in type 2 diabetes is unknown. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: We included 1,003 individuals (mean ± SD age 59.1 ± 10.5 years, 69.3% male,
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