Incidence and Predictors of Acute Kidney Injury Among Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Patients at Chronic Follow-Up Clinic of University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital: A Retrospective Follow-Up Study.

Background: Acute kidney injury is a common disorder worldwide, occurring in more than 13 million per year, 85% of whom live in developing countries. The high incidence of acute kidney injury among type 2 diabetic patients is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. There is limited data that address the incidence and predictors of acute kidney injury to apply evidence-based interventions in developing countries including Ethiopia specifically in the study area.