20.2 years, p = .049), more likely to have higher blood glucose at presentation, have hypertension, be on angiotensin 2 receptor blockers [OR, 95% CI 3.3 (1.6–6.7)] and angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitors [OR, 95% CI 3.1 (1.3‐7.4) 7.4)]; and be HIV negative (p < .05). The gene discussed is ACE; the disease is hypertensive disorder.