Chronic kidney disease in diabetes
P McFarlane, RE Gilbert, L MacCallum, P Senior… - Canadian journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
Diseases of the kidney are a common finding in people with diabetes, with up to half
demonstrating signs of kidney damage in their lifetime 1, 2, 3. Diabetes is the leading cause
of kidney disease in Canada (4). Kidney disease can be a particularly devastating
complication, as it is associated with significant reductions in both length and quality of life 5,
6. A variety of forms of kidney disease can be seen in people with diabetes, including
diabetic nephropathy, ischemic damage related to vascular disease and hypertension, as …
demonstrating signs of kidney damage in their lifetime 1, 2, 3. Diabetes is the leading cause
of kidney disease in Canada (4). Kidney disease can be a particularly devastating
complication, as it is associated with significant reductions in both length and quality of life 5,
6. A variety of forms of kidney disease can be seen in people with diabetes, including
diabetic nephropathy, ischemic damage related to vascular disease and hypertension, as …