Type 2 diabetics are more likely to develop heart disease (cardiovascular disease) and kidney problems (diabetic nephropathy). Regular monitoring and early diagnosis of these dangers are critical for diabetes patients' health management. A study of almost 2,500 persons with Type 2 diabetes and renal illness discovered that high levels of four biomarkers are strongly predictive of the development of heart and kidney problems. According to new study published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation, a simple blood test may predict the risk of progressive heart and kidney failure in adults with Type 2 diabetes and kidney disease.