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Diabetes and Kidney Disease: More than just Proteinuria
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Case Description
Diabetes is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD), and while proteinuria is a common marker, the relationship between diabetes and kidney dysfunction goes beyond this indicator. Diabetic nephropathy involves a complex pathophysiology, including glomerular hyperfiltration, endothelial...
Case Summary
- Diabetes mellitus is a genetically heterogeneous metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose levels and disregulation of carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism. Diagnosis involves A1C levels ≥ 6.5%, fasting plasma glucose ≥ 126 mg/dL, 2-hour glucose plasma glucose ≥ 200 mg/dL during oral glucose tolerance test, or random plasma glucose ≥ 200 mg/dL in individuals with classic symptoms.
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Dr. Amitabh Kulkarni
Head of Department, Nephrology, NMC Speciality Hospital, DubaiDisclosures
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