Prediabetes after kidney transplantation —a reason to worry?
As many as 10% to 20% of patients undergoing kidney transplantation develop post-transplant diabetes mellitus, which is associated with increased mortality. Even borderline changes in glucose metabolism, so-called prediabetes, may involve a similar risk. A recent study by Porrini et al. showed for the first time that such changes in glucose metabolism are in fact associated with future cardiovascular disease and death in kidney-transplanted patients. This commentary discusses the relevance and clinical implications of these new findings.
Source: Kidney International - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Trond G. Jenssen Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
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