Almost 1 in 3 adults develop cardiorenal disease or die within 5 years of type 2 diabetes diagnosis
A new study reveals that adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes face a significantly higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease before heart failure within five years. Researchers emphasize the importance of early detection and comprehensive treatment to mitigate these serious organ-damaging complications.
Why it matters
Understanding the specific progression of cardiorenal complications helps clinicians prioritize preventative care for the millions of people living with type 2 diabetes.
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Add as preferred source Within five years of a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, there is a greater risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) first than of developing heart failure first, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, held from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2 in Milan.
Naveed Sattar, Ph.D., from the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom, and colleagues estimated the risks of developing CKD first or heart failure first in patients with diabetes. The analysis included nearly 1.62 million adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.
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