Diabetic microvascular disease occurs

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Diabetic microvascular disease is caused by chronic exposure to high levels of glucose in the blood. This can damage the small blood vessels in organs such as the eyes, kidneys, and nerves. Elevated fat in the blood can contribute to macrovascular disease, such as atherosclerosis, but is not directly involved in microvascular disease. While nerve damage (neuropathy) can be a complication of diabetes, it is not the primary cause of microvascular disease. Microvascular disease can occur in both type 1 and type 2 diabetics.

Diabetic Microvascular Disease Occurs