Type 2 diabetes treatment and progression of chronic kidney disease in Italian family practice.

Giulio MarchesiniC TosettiD ZocchiM MandreoliM T CalettiG Marchesininull null

Published in: Journal of endocrinological investigation (2018)

In the setting of Italian family practice, sulfonylurea use is associated with progressive CKD in patients with T2DM. Metformin, at doses progressively reduced according to CKD stages, as recommended by guidelines, is not associated with fast progression.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
end stage renal disease
type diabetes
primary care
healthcare
glycemic control
multiple sclerosis
quality improvement
cardiovascular disease
clinical practice
combination therapy
adipose tissue
replacement therapy
weight loss
smoking cessation