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Overview

Diabetic nephropathy is kidney disease that develops as a result of diabetes mellitus (DM). DM, also called simply diabetes, affects approximately 5% of the U.S. population. This disease damages many organs, including the eyes, nerves, blood vessels, heart, and kidneys. DM is the most common cause of kidney failure in the United States and accounts for over one-third of all patients who are on dialysis.




Diabetes mellitus (DM)

Diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which th...Read the full article