Monthly Archives: December 2007
Diabetic Nephropathy- End Stage Renal Disease
In the United States, diabetes is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease, the final stage of nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy occurs in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. About 35% of patients who’ve had Type 1 diabetes for more … Continue reading
How to Read Food Labels?
Food facts on labels provide important nutritional information for patients with diabetes. The information makes it easier than ever to choose foods to help control blood glucose and lipid levels. Show your patient how to read labels properly-and how to … Continue reading
Treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy
Although diabetic nephropathy has no cure, certain interventions can slow its progress. These interventions include closely controlling blood glucose levels, using antihypertensive therapy, restricting protein intake, treating urinary tract infections (UTls), withholding nephrotoxic drugs and dyes, and using dialysis and … Continue reading