Renin and aldosterone are inversely associated with midregional-pro atrial natriuretic peptide (MR-proANP).
Renin and aldosterone are directly associated with midregional-pro adrenomedullin (MR-proADM).
These associations are diminished or abolished in diabetic subjects.
Renin and aldosterone are not directly associated with intima media thickness (IMT) in the general community.
Aldosterone is directly associated with IMT in diabetic subjects.