Baseline characteristics of type 2 diabetes patients: total and subdivided in survivors and non-survivors expressed as mean±SD or n (%).

Seven patients were lost to follow-up and did not define the baseline characteristics of the survivors/non-survivors.aMedian and interquartile range.bAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and Angiotensin II receptor blockers.cLarge majority represented by statins (99%). Reference values of the laboratory: HbA1c 4.0–6.0%, creatinine 70–110 µmol/l, creatinine clearance (Cockcroft-formula) 80–120 ml/min, urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio 0–2.5 for men and 0–3.5 for women, total cholesterol 3.5–5.0 mmol/l.