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Diabetic Nephropathy

What is diabetic nephropathy?

Diabetic nephropathy is a progessive deterioraton in kidney function that is associated with diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, it is primarily associated with the diabetic pathology per se, while in type 2 it is also related to the associated comorbidities of hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Frequently Asked Questions Index

• What is diabetic nephropathy?
• How is diabetic nephropathy detected?
• What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
• What are the early signs and symptoms of diabetes?
• What happens if diabetes is poorly treated?
• What resources are available to teach me about diabetes mangement?
• What role does diabetes play in the progression of heart disease in kidney patients?
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