Diabetic Nephropathy in the Family Practice Setting: Clinical Note.

Abstract

Diabetic nephropathy is a well known complication of both insulin-dependent and non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. The classic findings of diabetic nephropathy are albuminuria, hypertension, and progressive renal insufficiency. Primary care physicians can efficiently monitor for the end organ complications of diabetes at routine office visits. Urinary evaluation for microalbumin is was to monitor for the effects of hyperglycemia on the kidneys.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA327954

Entities

People

  • Michelle K. Reed
  • William J. Cairney

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • End Organs
  • Family Medicine
  • Health Services
  • Hypertension
  • Kidney Diseases
  • Kidneys
  • Medical Personnel
  • Metabolic Diseases
  • Myocardial Ischemia
  • Side Effects
  • Vascular Diseases

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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