Diabetic nephropathy

• What is damaged in the kidneys leading to renal disease?

  Small blood vessels supplying the glomeruli
• What is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease in Canada?

  Damage to small blood vessels in kidneys
• What is the risk for nephropathy in diabetes types?

  Similar risk for T1DM and T2DM
• What are some risk factors for nephropathy?

  Hypertension, genetic predisposition, smoking
• How can kidney disease be affected by diabetes management?

  Good glycemic control can significantly reduce kidney disease
• What is the relationship between chronic hyperglycemia and nephropathy risk?

  Chronic hyperglycemia is a risk factor for nephropathy