Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of kidney disease in patients starting renal replacement therapy and affects ~40% of type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients. It increases the risk of death ...
The basis for the prevention of diabetic nephropathy is the treatment of its known risk factors: hypertension, hyperglycemia, smoking, and dyslipidemia. These are also risk factors for ...
The best diabetes medication if you have kidney disease can vary by the severity of your kidney damage. You may need to use one that does not require dose adjustment based on your kidney function.