Blood test ‘may predict heart disease risk for people with type 2 diabetes’

A blood test may predict future heart and kidney risk for people with type 2 diabetes (Simon Dawson/PA)

A simple blood test may be able to predict the risk of heart and kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes, a new study has suggested.

Researchers have found high levels of four biomarkers – biological signposts – are strongly predictive for the development of heart and kidney issues.