Epidemiological studies show increasing prevalence of diabetic nephropathy. Diabetic patients with chronic kidney disease are the biggest group from among patients on renal replacement therapy. Renal Pathology Society developed pathological classification of diabetic nephropathy. The cardinal biochemical diagnostic parameters are albuminuria and estimated glomerular filtration rate. European Renal Best Practice work group developed Clinical Practice Guideline on management of patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease stage 3b or higher.
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