The current status of diabetic nephropathy in Korea.
- Author:
Yu Ji LEE
1
;
Yoon Goo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Diabetic nephropathy;
Diabetes mellitus;
Prevalence
- MeSH:
Diabetes Mellitus;
Diabetic Nephropathies;
Humans;
Kidney Failure, Chronic;
Korea;
Prevalence;
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic;
Renal Replacement Therapy
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2009;77(6):667-669
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The number of patients beginning renal replacement therapy (RRT) in Korea has grown exponentially over the past two decades. Patients with end-stage renal disease attributed to diabetes accounted for most of this increase (45% of new patients requiring RRT). The estimated prevalence of diabetic nephropathy in diabetics in Korea is 30% or more. The early detection and effective treatment of nephropathy in diabetics would prevent or delay the progression of chronic kidney disease. Therefore, comprehensive health intervention to control the increasing prevalence of diabetes and promote early awareness and aggressive management of diabetic nephropathy are needed.
