ACE and hematocrit: Objectives: This study aims to show the distribution of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) rs1799752 (I>D) gene insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism and angiotensin II receptor type 1 (AGTR1) rs5186 (A>C) gene polymorphism in adolescents with hypertension (HT) and type 1 diabetes (T1D), as well as its association with hypertension and the diurnal variation of mean blood pressure (dipping phenomenon).