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Diabetic nephropathy

Diabetic (DN), also known as diabetic kidney disease (DKD), is a loss of kidney function in those with (diabetes), affecting approximately one quarter of adults in the United States. DN is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney disease (ESKD) worldwide. The condition is commonly associated with ( in the urine), , and declining function over time.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·, , high blood pressure, tiredness

How it's found

·Abnormal levels of albumin

Prevention

·Smoking cessation

Treatment

·ACE

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