A real-world study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, including more than 180,000 elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), systematically analyzed the relationships between blood pressure levels, missing blood pressure recordings, cardiovascular outcomes, and all-cause mortality.Using the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD), the study established the largest […]
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Latest Study: For Elderly Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease, Lower Blood Pressure Is Not Necessarily Safer
Against the background of population aging and a high prevalence of comorbid chronic diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and hypertension form an overlapping risk network in the elderly population, with cardiovascular disease remaining the leading cause of death in this group. Blood pressure control plays a key role in reducing […]
How to Detect Diabetic Kidney Disease Early and Strive for Reversal?
Approximately 20%–40% of patients with diabetes in China have diabetic kidney disease (DKD) — meaning at least 1 in every 5 people with diabetes develops DKD.Diabetic kidney disease is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease and one of the main causes of disability and death in patients with diabetes.How can patients with diabetes detect […]
Dietary Precautions for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease
Most people are familiar with diabetes, which severely impacts patients’ daily lives.Diabetic kidney disease is a major complication of poorly controlled diabetes. Nearly 3.8 million people worldwide die from diabetes and its complications each year.Typical symptoms of diabetic kidney disease include proteinuria, hypertension, renal failure, and edema.Therefore, it is currently recommended that to halt the […]
3 Types of Foods That Help Protect the Kidneys for People with Diabetes
The kidneys are hard-working organs. Even when under heavy burden, they do not send obvious signals to their “owner” for relief. Only when they can no longer function properly do symptoms appear—by which time kidney damage is already severe.This is why many people with diabetes only discover kidney damage when they have reached advanced diabetic […]
Diabetic Kidney Disease or Non-Diabetic Renal Disease?
What patients care about most is which symptoms indicate diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Early diagnosis allows early treatment.We will discuss how to diagnose DKD and how to differentiate it from non‑diabetic renal disease (NDRD) when proteinuria occurs.Diagnosis of Diabetic Kidney DiseaseDiabetic kidney disease may be diagnosed in diabetic patients who meet the following criteria: It […]
Early Symptoms and Screening Methods of Diabetic Kidney Disease
About 20%–40% of people with diabetes in China develop diabetic kidney disease, which is now a leading cause of chronic kidney disease and end‑stage renal disease.Early SymptomsOften no obvious symptoms in early stage.The only key change is increased urinary microalbumin, which can only be detected by laboratory tests.Screening MethodsScreen at least once a year, including:
Medications for Diabetic Kidney Disease: Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists
Mechanism of Action of GLP-1 Receptor AgonistsThey exert renal and cardiovascular benefits in many patients with diabetic kidney disease (DKD).Contraindications of GLP-1 Receptor AgonistsGLP-1 receptor agonists should be avoided in patients with a history of pancreatitis, a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, or a personal or family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia.They […]
Symptoms of Diabetic Kidney Disease
In the early stages, patients with diabetic kidney disease may have no symptoms at all, or may present with foamy urine.In the late stage, symptoms include fatigue, discomfort, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, swelling of the lower extremities, and difficulty breathing.Common symptoms Other symptomsLoss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, weight loss, itchy skin, insomnia, […]
Two Key Tests for Early Detection of Diabetic Kidney Disease
To detect diabetic kidney disease at an early stage, the key is to check these two indicators: Testing frequency: once or twice a year is recommended.Many patients have a “negative” result on routine urine protein testing, but their ACR is already elevated. Relying only on routine urinalysis can easily lead to missed diagnosis. Testing frequency: […]