International Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders(IJDMD)
ISSN: 2475-5451 | DOI: 10.33140/IJDMD
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Mohammed Kassim Salah
Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Thamar University, Dhamar, Yemen
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Research Article
Prevalence of Diabetic Nephropathy Among Diabetic Patients in Al_Wahda Hospitals, Yemen
Author(s): Mohammed Kassim Salah, Mohammed Ali Al-Madwami*, Esmail Yahya Ali Ali Obaid and Sabreen Mohammed Ali Al-jabri
Background: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a serious microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Its early detection is crucial for preventing progression. Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of DN and identify associated demographic and clinical factors among diabetic patients at Al-Wahda Hospitals/ in Dhamar, Yemen. Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted on 110 diabetic patients. Data on demographics, clinical parameters (including HbA1c, blood pressure) and Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (ACR)were collected from medical records. DN was defined by ACR categories: normal (<30mg/g), microalbuminuria (30-300 mg/g) and macroalbuminuria (>300mg/g). Results: The prevalence of DN (microalbuminuria .. Read More»