Diabetic Nephropathy: What Causes to Treat?

Abstract

In summary, diabetic nephropathy is characterized by a multifactorial disease process. The present survey points to several factors that are treatable by available drugs. We must now consider prophylactic treatment of patients with poor metabolic control not only to lower blood glucose levels, but also to protect against the harmful effects of glucose. ACE inhibitors and several other available drugs have such effects.