Based on the results of the Cox regression models, an adaptive elastic net regression model and multivariate Cox regression analysis was computed to predict survival at 5, 10 and 15 years in type 2 diabetes based on the following variables: age, disease duration, sex, HbA1c, SBP, hs-CRP, and the AGEs/cRAGE ratio. Here, CRP is linked to type 2 diabetes mellitus.