PRimary IndividualiZed Evaluation of Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Using hemoTAG

This study evaluates a blood test called HEMOTAG for predicting heart attack and stroke risk in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers want to see if this test can better identify which diabetic patients are most at risk for serious cardiovascular events compared to standard tests. **You may be eligible if:** - You are over 40 years old - You have had type 2 diabetes (insulin-dependent or not) for at least 5 years - You have cardiovascular disease (heart disease, stroke, or circulation problems in the legs) OR have at least one diabetes complication (eye, kidney, or nerve damage, or high inflammation) plus two or more risk factors (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, or smoking history) - You are willing to undergo the HEMOTAG test and standard follow-up **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You are under 40 years old - You have had type 2 diabetes for less than 5 years - You do not meet the cardiovascular disease or complication criteria above Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.