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Use of sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors versus dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors as an add-on therapy and the risk of peripheral artery disease-related surgical events (amputation, stent placement, or vascular surgery): A cohort study in Veterans with diabetes

Abstract: Objective: To compare the risk of composite peripheral artery disease (PAD) surgical outcome, including peripheral revascularization and amputation procedures, between …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Trends in racial and ethnic disparities in early glycemic control among Veterans receiving care in the Veterans Health Administration, 2008-2019

Abstract: Objective: Racial and ethnic disparities in glycemic control among non-Hispanic Black (NHB) and non-Hispanic White (NHW) veterans with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have been …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Type 1 Diabetes Genetic Risk in 109,954 Veterans With Adult-Onset Diabetes: The Million Veteran Program (MVP)

Abstract: Objective: To characterize high type 1 diabetes (T1D) genetic risk in a population where type 2 diabetes (T2D) predominates. Research design and methods: Characteristics …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Plasma Connective Tissue Growth Factor (CTGF/CCN2) Levels Predict Myocardial Infarction in the Veterans Affairs Diabetes Trial (VADT) Cohort

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), also known as CCN2, is a potent chemotactic and extracellular matrix-inducing matricellular protein that has been …

Physical Health Peer reviewed