Diabetic kidney disease
Alternative names
Kimmelstiel-Wilson disease; Diabetic glomerulosclerosis; Diabetic nephropathy
Definition
Diabetic nephropathy is a complication of diabetes. If you have this condition, your kidney loses its ability to function properly. The condition is characterized by high protein levels in the urine.
Last revised: December 5, 2012
by David A. Scott, M.D.
by David A. Scott, M.D.
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