Brief overview on pathogenesis and treatment of diabetic nephropathy
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics (IJRPP) - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Diabetic nephropathy is a serious condition affecting the patients worldwide suffering from diabetes mellitus. Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in diabetic patients. About 25–40% of patients with type 1 diabetes and 5–40% of patients with type 2 diabetes are more predisposed to develop diabetic kidney disease. The current review focuses on the current statistical scenario of diabetic nephropathy, its causes and the current treatment which is available for the treatment of this serious condition.
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Harshada Langote
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