Decreased glomerular filtration rate in patients with at least 5 years of type 2 diabetes in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Prevalence and associated factors

Up to 50% of patients with type 2 diabetes have chronic kidney disease (CKD) [1], characterized by steady decline in kidney function leading to end stage renal disease (ESRD). To monitor kidney function, to classify the stages and to decide the treatment, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is commonly used. Indication of renal replacement is always based on eGFR, not albuminuria or proteinuria. Therefore, it is crucial to assess eGFR, followed by identifying and treating at-risk patients for progressive kidney disease.

Source: Primary Care Diabetes - September 3, 2019 Category: Primary Care Authors: Hoa Tuyet Le, Tung Thanh Le, Nguyet Minh Thi Tran, Thuy Thanh Thi Nguyen, Ni Chanh Su Minh, Quyen Thi Le, Tuyet Anh Thi Tram, Thang Duc Tran, Tung Xuan Doan, Truc Thanh Thai Tags: Original research Source Type: research