The Scope of Precision Medicine in Management of Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Hypertension

Abstract

There is an exponential increase in prevalence of diabetes and hypertension worldwide and more so in India, and despite of numerous state and national awareness programs and evidence-based approach in management of these diseases, the burden of mortality and morbidity, instead of decreasing, has been rapidly climbing upwards. Hence, there is definite need of precision medicine approach, even though the pathway would be challenging, can provide more precise treatment to an individual based on his/her genetic, phenotypic, and metabolic make up.