There was a trend toward decreased strain and distensibility in T1DM vs. controls in the ascending ( distensibility : T1DM 62.2 19.9 kPa 10 , control 71.6 26.4 kPa 10 , p = 0.08 ) and descending aorta ( strain : T1DM 25.8 6.2 % vs. control 28.3 6.8 % , p = 0.09 ) .