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What is the relevance between type 2 diabetes and hypertension?

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Common: Hypertension is commonly observed in patients with type 2 diabetes as well as some with type 1 diabetes. Hypertension can increase ones risk for eye, kidney and nerve complications as well as heart attacks and strokes.

Answered 9/29/2016

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