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 ...
All diabetics are prone to kidney damage. However, the chances of developing diabetic nephropathy depends on a number of factors. Some diabetics may suffer from kidney damage right at the time of ...
Renal biopsy is only recommended in special situations. The diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy is easily established in long-term type 1 diabetic patients (>10 years diabetes duration), especially ...