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Kidney Disease (nephropathy)

Because diabetes causes vascular problems, the small blood vessels in the kidneys can be affected, leading to progressive kidney deterioration ranging from kidney failure to irreversible kidney disease. Hypertension is also a major contributor to kidney disease.

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Predictive medicine

Medicine that links medical knowledge with data to predict a patient’s potential health problems. Examples include artificial intelligence and genetics.