Latest Diabetic Nephropathy News
T2DM Initially Remits in Majority Who Undergo Gastric Bypass
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass linked to significantly lower risk for microvascular complications
Type 2 Diabetes Risk Up With PCOS Regardless of BMI
PCOS one of most influential predictors of T2DM after adjustment for BMI, education, family history
Radiographic Knee OA Tied to Death Risk From Diabetes, Kidney Diseases
Risk higher for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal mortality; lower risk for cancer mortality
Small Increase in HbA1c Seen With Switch to Human Insulin in T2DM
No increase in serious hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia after switch from analogue to human insulin
Kidney Failure Risk Minimal Following Diabetes Diagnosis
In a Finnish study, the cumulative risk for end-stage renal disease among patients with newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes was less than 1% at 20 years.
Large Insulin Price Hike to Be Investigated by US Congress
Currently, there is no effective generic alternative to brand-name insulin
Treating Albuminuria Reduces CV Events, Death in Type 2 Diabetes
Suppressing albuminuria should be an important target of therapy, according to investigators.
Doctors Should Encourage Exercise in Pts With Diabetes, CV Disease
Recommendations suggest doctors prescribe individualized exercise training for these patients
High Fiber Intake Tied to Lower Risk for Noncommunicable Disease
Reduction in risk for range of critical outcomes greatest for daily dietary fiber intake of 25 to 29 g.
No Increased Fracture Risk With Canagliflozin in Type 2 Diabetes
Rate of the primary outcome was similar for canagliflozin, glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist
Second-Line Antidiabetic Meds May Impact Cardiovascular Risk
Cardiovascular risk increased with sulfonylureas and basal insulin versus newer classes of ADM
Fasting-Evoked Hypoglycemia in Diabetes Is Prevalent
17.1% of patients reported having experienced one or more events in previous year.
Emotional Stress of Holidays Can Trigger Heart Attacks
Higher risk seen on Christmas Eve, particularly in older adults with diabetes, heart disease
ADA 2019 Standards of Care Emphasize Patient-Centered Care
Updates include use of SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists for T2DM, CVD; endorsed by ACC
SGLT2 Inhibitors and Urinary Tract Infections: What's the Link?
For this study, the authors identified randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared SGLT2 inhibitors with placebo, no treatment, or another antidiabetic agent and reported on UTI outcome.
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- Diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Hemodialysis
- Hyperphosphatemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperuricemia
- Lupus Nephritis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (SHPT)
- Transplantation
Renal and Urology News Articles
- Obesity Linked With Improved Survival in mCRPC
- Radium-223 Use in mCRPC Differs By Race
- Brachytherapy for Favorable-Risk Prostate Cancer Continues to Decline
- Kidney Damage in Younger Adults Tied to NSAID Use
- Abiraterone, Prednisone With Androgen Deprivation Therapy Show Durable Efficacy in Metastatic Castration-Naive Prostate Cancer