Diabetes Hikes Infection-Related Death Risk Post-Transplant
Increasing age and receipt of a deceased-donor kidney were among risk factors for death from infection.
Kidney Week 2013 Diabetes
Statin’s Effect on Diabetic HD Patients Probed
Atorvastatin did not reduce the risk of a combined endpoint of cardiovascular death, MI, and stroke.
New-Onset Diabetes Less Likely with Peritoneal Dialysis
Researchers speculate patients on peritoneal dialysis are more physically active than those on HD, and this may lower diabetes risk.
Poor Glycemic Control Raises CV Risks in Diabetic Dialysis Patients
High A1c values are associated with a twofold increased likelihood of cardiovascular death or non-fatal cardiovascular events.
Fluid Overload Ups CKD Progression Risk More than Diabetes
New findings are based on a study of 472 patients with stage 4-5 chronic kidney disease.
CKD Risk Higher Among Diabetic Women than Men
Women with diabetes have a higher prevalence of risk factors for chronic kidney disease than men.
Prediabetes Risk Higher in Elderly ESRD Patients
The proportion of patients with prediabetes was 14.7% for patients aged 45-55 years versus 20.8% for those aged 65-75.
Most Elderly ESRD Cases in Singapore Due to Diabetes
Diabetic nephropathy was the cause of ESRD in 62.8% of patients, study shows.
Elevated Free Light Chains Predict Poor CVD Outcomes in Diabetics
A cFLC level greater than 57.2 mg/L was independently associated with a 3.3 times increased risk for adverse CVD outcomes.
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