Management of Diabetic Nephropathy

Diabetic nephropathy is a major complication of diabetes and one of the major causes of endstage renal failure. As diabetes and its complications are treated by general practitioners, internists and many specialists, the treatment is often fragmented. In the past few years, several coordinated therapeutic regimens have emerged, which may prevent the development of diabetic nephropathy and slow the progression this disorder. Management of Diabetic Nephropathy describes the development of diabetes mellitus. The book is ideal for general practitioners, family physicians, internal physicians, endocrinologists and nephrologists, as well as nurses and dieticians who care for diabetic patients.