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Leveraging the South African Diabetes Prevention Programme to screen for chronic kidney disease: an observational study.

Cindy GeorgeJillian HillUnati NqebeleleNasheeta PeerA P Kengne
Published in: BMJ open (2023)
The fact that almost one in five participants identified as high risk for T2DM had CKD underscores the value of including markers of kidney function in an existing screening programme. By using an opportunistic approach to screen high-risk individuals, those with CKD can be identified and appropriately treated to reduce disease progression.
Keyphrases
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  • glycemic control
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