Nephropathy affects about one third of diabetic patients and its onset can be predicted
almost a decade in advance by detecting small quantities of albumin in the urine
(microalbuminuria). Thus, detection of proteinuria or microalbuminuria in diabetic patients
carries important implications and merits intervention. Strategies for delaying the relentless
progression of microalbuminuria to diabetic nephropathy and ultimately end-stage renal
failure are focused on improving glycemic control and reducing blood pressure. Studies with …