ADAMTS13 activity as a novel risk factor for incident type 2 diabetes mellitus: a population-based cohort study

Aims/hypothesis ADAMTS13 is a protease that breaks down von Willebrand factor (VWF) multimers into smaller, less active particles. VWF has been associated with an increased risk of incident type 2 diabetes mellitus. Here, we determine whether ADAMTS13 activity and VWF antigen are associated with incident diabetes.