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  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine

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  • Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a primary cause of end-stage renal disease globally.
  • Diabetes mellitus initiates nephron hyperfiltration and activates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, leading to progressive kidney damage.
  • Clinical diagnosis often relies on detecting significant proteinuria in diabetic patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of diabetic kidney disease.
  • To highlight the role of current and emerging therapeutic agents in managing DKD.
  • To emphasize the importance of early detection and intervention in preventing kidney failure.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current medical literature on diabetic kidney disease.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria and histological staging.
  • Evaluation of established and novel treatment strategies.

Main Results:

  • Hemodynamic changes in the nephron, including hyperfiltration and RAAS activation, drive DKD progression.
  • Kidney biopsy can confirm histological stages of the disease.
  • Established treatments include ACE inhibitors/ARBs, MRAs, and glycemic control.
  • Emerging therapies like SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 RAs offer benefits beyond glycemic control.

Conclusions:

  • Diabetic kidney disease requires comprehensive management including pharmacological interventions and strict glycemic control.
  • Novel agents targeting SGLT2 and GLP-1 receptors show promise in reversing DKD pathophysiology.
  • Screening and timely treatment are crucial for mitigating the global burden of kidney failure due to diabetes.