Risk factors for nephropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Rita Rachmani, Mordchai Ravid*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The main risk factors for diabetic nephropathy are hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia. Nephropathy heralds the downhill course of arteriosclerosis. Early and intensive blood pressure and glucose control will attenuate the course of nephropathy and significantly reduce cardiovascular events and stroke.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)366-369
Number of pages4
JournalComprehensive Therapy
Volume25
Issue number6-7
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999

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