Epigenetic breakthrough: $200 blood test spots diabetes heart risk better than standard tools

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By Tarun Sai Lomte Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Aug 11 2025 A new DNA methylation-based blood test can identify type 2 diabetes patients at the highest risk of heart attack or stroke years in advance, beating traditional risk scores and opening the door to earlier, more targeted prevention. Study: Epigenetic biomarkers predict macrovascular events in individuals with type 2 diabetes . Image Credit: Dragon Claws / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Cell Reports

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