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Insulin and the kidney.

A H Rubenstein, M E Mako, D L Horwitz

    Nephron
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Diabetic kidney disease impacts renal function and insulin metabolism. Kidney function decline in diabetes reduces insulin needs, while renal failure in non-diabetics can cause pseudodiabetes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Endocrinology
    • Metabolic Diseases

    Background:

    • Diabetes mellitus frequently causes renal function and structural changes.
    • Early diabetes involves alterations in glomerular filtration rate, renal plasma flow, and glucose reabsorption.
    • Renal failure is a common cause of death in advanced juvenile diabetes, necessitating dialysis and transplantation discussions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review changes in renal function and structure in diabetes mellitus.
    • To examine the kidney's role in insulin metabolism and excretion.
    • To analyze urinary insulin values in various patient groups, including neonates, children, and those with diabetes and renal failure.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on renal function in diabetes.

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  • Analysis of renal arteriovenous insulin differences and extraction rates.
  • Examination of urinary insulin excretion and clearance rates across different populations.

    • Main Results:

    • The kidneys significantly contribute to insulin metabolism, degrading 6-8 U daily.
    • Renal extraction of insulin is approximately 200 ml/min.
    • Progressive renal disease in diabetics correlates with reduced insulin requirements.
    • Nondiabetic renal failure patients often exhibit carbohydrate metabolism abnormalities, including pseudodiabetic states.

    Conclusions:

    • Renal function is intrinsically linked to diabetes management and insulin homeostasis.
    • Understanding renal insulin metabolism is crucial for managing diabetic nephropathy.
    • Renal failure presents distinct metabolic challenges in both diabetic and nondiabetic individuals.