Nephrology

Metformin, used in the management of blood glucose, may provide a renoprotective effect through inhibition of inflammation and apoptosis.

Researchers discovered that dapagliflozin helped patients with and without diabetes in improving kidney disease.

Study found children with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes experienced higher rates of diabetic ketoacidosis in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Metformin is often associated with lactic acidosis, especially in patients with kidney disease. A recently published study questions this association in patients with mild to moderate disease.

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SGLT-2 inhibitors show additional benefits besides lowering blood glucose.

The association between 1-year changes in albuminuria and subsequent risk of cardiovascular and renal events. 

Results of an extensive retrospective study indicate a strong association between glomerular filtration (eGFR) rate and cardiovascular disease morbidity rate.

A two-for-one deal: both cardiovascular benefits and renal protection.

Just one incident of DKA could potentially damage memory in children with type 1 diabetes.