Diabetic microangiopathy refers to small vessel disease that occurs in individuals with diabetes. It is a type of vascular complication that affects the tiny blood vessels, particularly the capillaries, arterioles, and venules. This condition is associated with prolonged high blood sugar levels and is considered a part of the broader spectrum of diabetic vascular complications.

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Reference: Oxford Concise Medical Dictionary (9th ed) Oxford University Press 2015 ISBN-13: 9780199687817, p1878