Publications by authors named "Rafael Mendonca Luz"
Context: Genetic and environmental factors are involved in the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), and vitamin D (VD) deficiency appears as a candidate to risk factor for developing diabetic kidney disease (DKD).
Objective: The purpose of study was to evaluate the existence of an association between low levels of VD and the presence and degree of DKD in T1DM.
Patients And Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study, between November 2014 and December 2015.