Uric Acid is Not Associated with Cardiovascular Health in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes: SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study.

Andrew Michael SouthJoseph RigdonSaroja VorugantiJeanette M StaffordDana DabeleaSantica MarcovinaAmy K MottlCate PihokerElaine M UrbinaElizabeth T Jensen

Published in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2023)

Among adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes, uric acid was not consistently associated with increased BP or arterial stiffness over time. These results support findings from clinical trials in older adults with diabetes showing that lowering uric acid levels does not improve cardiovascular outcomes.

Keyphrases

uric acid
metabolic syndrome
physical activity
type diabetes
clinical trial
cardiovascular disease
mental health
glycemic control
young adults
blood pressure
randomized controlled trial
community dwelling
phase ii
weight loss
double blind