Abstract:Management of type 2 diabetic nephropathy (DMN) was once considered the sole responsibility of endocrinologists. In the early years, patients who suffered from DMN either died prematurely due to cardiovascular complications, or from concurrent advanced diabetesrelated end-organ damage. As a result of the high morbidity and mortality and the poor quality of life, these patients were less likely to be advised dialysis treatment when they reached end-stage renal disease (ESRD).With the advancement in management o… Show more
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