Serum haptoglobin levels are associated with renal function decline in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in a Chinese Han population

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a major microvascular complication in patients with diabetes that has a significant impact on morbidity and mortality. Strikingly, 40% – 50% of patients with either type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) will ultimately develop DKD [1]. Furthermore, DKD is a principal cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which accounts for 35% – 40% of all new cases that necessitate dialysis therapy worldwide [2] ; therefore, DKD has become a severe public health problem.
Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Source Type: research