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Diabetic nephropathy
Weekers L , Krzesinski JM
Rev Med Liege 2005, 60(5-6),479-486Abstract : Diabetic nephropathy is a constantly increasing pathology in western countries. The trend is more pronounced in type 2 diabetic patients than in type 1 diabetic patients. Among individuals with type 2 diabetes, kidney disease is often multifactorial. This paper reviews recent developments in the pathophysiology, epidemiology and treatment of diabetic nephropathy