| 1. | Microalbuminuria |
| 2. | Endothelial dysfunction |
| 3. | Increased C-reactive protein and other inflammatory markers |
| 4. | Increased Apo-lipoprotein B levels |
| 5. | Increased LPa |
| 6. | Increased fibrinogen levels |
| 7. | Increased plasma activator inhibitor-1 level (PAI-1) |
| 8. | Absence of nocturnal dipping in blood pressure and pulse (non-dippers) |
| 9. | Salt sensitivity |
| 10. | Left ventricular hypertrophy |
| 11. | Hyperhomocystienemia |