Cigarette smoking and risk of albuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of  observational studies

ConclusionsOur systematic review and meta-analysis indicates that cigarette smoking might be a potential factor for the development of albuminuria in adults with T2DM. Future studies are required to investigate the association between smoking cessation and intensity and incident albuminuria in adults with T2DM.

Source: International Urology and Nephrology - February 23, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research