After the diagnosis of micro- or macroalbuminuria is confirmed, patients should undergo a complete evaluation, including a work-up for other etiologies and an assessment of renal function and the ...

Diabetic nephropathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the kidneys. Hyperkalemia refers to high levels of potassium in the blood. Damage to the kidneys can result in hyperkalemia. Diabetic ...

A newly published study in Genes & Diseases highlights the crucial role of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway in the progression of diabetic nephropathy (DN) and explores its potential ...

Network map of 29 authors with frequency greater than five. Nodes represent authors, and the larger the node, the higher the number of papers. The lines represent collaborations with other authors, ...

The recommendations for prevention and treatment of diabetic nephropathy include: Hemoglobin A 1C <6.5, BP <130/80 mm Hg, use of an ACE inhibitor or angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), and referral ...

A new meta-analysis suggests that okra may modestly improve key cardiovascular risk markers in people with diabetes, but ...

This study was partially supported by Projeto de Núcleos de Excelência do Ministério de Ciência e Tecnologia, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), and Hospital de ...