Type 2 diabetes treatment and progression of chronic kidney disease in Italian family practice

ConclusionIn the setting of Italian family practice, sulfonylurea use is associated with progressive CKD in patients with T2DM. Metformin, at doses progressively reduced according to CKD stages, as recommended by guidelines, is not associated with fast progression.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research