The primary outcome was a composite of HF hospitalizations (HFH) and all-cause mortality, and was analysed using multivariable-adjusted Cox-regression models.<h4>Results</h4>Among 332 patients with HFpEF (median age 77 years; 67% female), 121 (36.4%) were classified as DM-/ALB-, 106 (31.9%) as DM+ /ALB-, 44 (13.3%) as DM-/ALB+, and 61 (18.4%) as DM+ /ALB+. Here, ALB is linked to diabetes mellitus.