The 242T allele was independently related to LV mass/height2.7 in both samples by using a model that included gender, age, body mass index, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, p22-phox C242T polymorphism, diabetes mellitus, calcium channel blockers use and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers use as independent variables. Here, ACE is linked to diabetes mellitus.