Increased serum uric acid in adolescents predicts hypertension, diabetic kidney disease

More than 25% of teens with type 2 diabetes have hyperuricemia, which increases their risks for developing hypertension, cardiovascular disease and kidney disease, according to findings presented in Diabetes Care.

Source: Increased serum uric acid in adolescents predicts hypertension, diabetic kidney disease

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