Comparison and evaluation of the 2009 and 2021 chronic kidney disease-epidemiological collaboration equations among Jordanian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Although there was significant agreement with the 2009 equation, the 2021 equation increased eGFR and resulted in the reclassification of a subset of subjects according to KDIGO criteria. The uncertain impact of reducing high-risk category patients raises concerns about potential delays in referral and intervention, while holding the potential to enhance high-risk patient categorization, thus alleviating healthcare burden.