Self-Care of Diabetic Nephropathy
10.4093/jkd.2019.20.3.176
- Author:
Uoon Jeong SHIN
1
Author Information
1. Diabetes Center, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. wear13@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Diabetic nephropathies;
Self care
- MeSH:
Albuminuria;
Blood Glucose;
Blood Pressure;
Diabetic Nephropathies;
Diabetic Neuropathies;
Diet;
Early Intervention (Education);
Humans;
Kidney Diseases;
Life Style;
Mass Screening;
Self Care;
Smoke;
Smoking
- From:Journal of Korean Diabetes
2019;20(3):176-180
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Early intervention in patients with diabetes may slow the progression of kidney disease, and early recognition of renal impairment is critical to achieving optimal patient outcomes. Annual screening for the presence of albuminuria in diabetic patients is necessary to prevent diabetic neuropathy. Selection of the appropriate medication to control blood glucose and blood pressure is also important. In addition, however, patients should be willing to manage themselves to overcome diabetic kidney disease through lifestyle changes such as diet, smoking, and weight management, and restrictions on private therapies.
