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Genetics of diabetic nephropathy.
Best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism - 1 Sept 2001
Rippin J D, Patel A, Bain S C
Abstract excerpt
Diabetic nephropathy can develop in up to one-third of patients with type 1 diabetes and approximately 25% of patients with type 2 diabetes. This complication is important as it not only leads to renal failure but is associated with a high risk of coronary artery disease and other vascular complications. Although hyperglycaemia is necessary for the development of diabetic nephropathy, it is not sufficient,...
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