How is diabetes related to other health conditions?

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    Diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular disease,[1] and people with diabetes commonly also have hypertension and dyslipidemia (abnormal blood lipid levels)[2] — both of which increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Chronic kidney disease develops in 20%–40% of people with diabetes, which is another risk factor for cardiovascular disease.[3]

    It’s estimated that up to 75% of people with type 2 diabetes have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease;[4] both conditions are characterized by excessive fat in the liver and pancreas.[5]

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