Learn about diabetic kidney disease (DKD), who is at risk, how to keep your kidneys healthy, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and what to do if you have DKD.

Jun 15, 2019 · Globally, approximately 20% of the 400 million individuals with diabetes mellitus have diabetic kidney disease (DKD). DKD is associated with higher cardiovascular and all-cause morbidity and...

Oct 24, 2023 · Diabetic nephropathy is a serious complication of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. It's also called diabetic kidney disease. In the United States, about 1 in 3 people living with diabetes have diabetic nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy affects the kidneys' usual work of removing waste products and extra fluid from the body.

Mar 10, 2025 · What is diabetic kidney disease (DKD)? DKD is the gradual and permanent loss of kidney function. This occurs because of kidney damage caused by high blood sugar levels.

Dec 4, 2019 · Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease in developed countries, including the United States. As a microvascular complication, it affects individuals with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Apr 2, 2023 · Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a chronic disease that develops due to diabetes. While the condition doesn’t usually cause symptoms in the early stages, doctors can confirm a diagnosis with blood and urine tests.

Jan 15, 2025 · Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is usually a clinical diagnosis in a patient with long-standing diabetes (>10 years) with albuminuria and/or reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in the absence of signs or symptoms of other primary causes of kidney damage.

Mar 3, 2019 · Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is one of the common long-term, microvascular complications of diabetes. DKD remains the most common cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), accounting for about half of all ESRD cases.

Jun 15, 2019 · Globally, approximately 20% of the 400 million individuals with diabetes mellitus have diabetic kidney disease (DKD). DKD is associated with higher cardiovascular and all-cause morbidity and mortality, so timely diagnosis and treatment are critical.

Type 2 diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is the most common cause of CKD and ESRD worldwide, and carries with it enormous human and societal costs. The goal of this review is to provide an update on the diagnosis and management of DKD based on a comprehensive review of the medical literature.