The final two CpGs associated with DKD across all models were both located within solute carrier genes; cg21961721 in SLC27A3 and cg02711608 in SLC1A5. SLC27A3, which encodes a protein involved in lipid metabolism, was highly significant also with eGFR in the CRIC cohort (p < 1.0 × 10−303) and higher gene expression in the kidney correlated with both DKD and a lower eGFR. This evidence concerns the gene SLC1A5 and diabetic kidney disease.