Asian Diabetes Outcomes Prevention Trial
The aim of this study is to identify patients with DM at high risk of CVD using elevated N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels (\>125pg/mL), and (2) intensify therapy using renin-angiotensin system (RAS) antagonists, beta-blockers and sodium glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) for primary prevention of cardiovascular events in this high-risk DM population.
• Type 2 diabetes for at least six months
• ≥ 40 years of age, men or women
• No known cardiovascular disease ( defined as known coronary stenosis \> 70%, reduced left ventricular ejection fraction \< 40%, or a history of myocardial infarction/ coronary revascularization/ heart failure hospitalization/ stroke/ prior non-traumatic lower limb amputation or angioplasty)
• NT-proBNP \> 125 pg/mL
• Written informed consent