Abstract | INTRODUCTION: AIM: To study about a clinical profile of 2-year follow-up of patients with DM nephropathy showing albuminuria reversal following ACE inhibitors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty patients were taken up for study with duly informed consent and suggested for glycemic profile with HbA1C. Baseline renal function, urine microscopy, albuminuria, and other microvascular complications such as neuropathy and retinopathy. These patients were followed up for a period of 2 years with every month follow-up and monthly dose titration of ACE inhibitors, enalapril (Quote: Dr. M. K. Mani), to a maximum tolerable dose and checked after 1 week for raise in creatinine and potassium. INCLUSION CRITERIA: Twenty patients, who have attended a secondary level diabetic clinic with diabetic nephropathy and are on regular follow-up for 2 years, were selected. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | S Gopinath, B Amirtha Ganesh, K Manoj, Rubiya |
Journal | Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism
(Indian J Endocrinol Metab)
Vol. 16
Issue Suppl 2
Pg. S447-9
(Dec 2012)
ISSN: 2230-8210 [Print] India |
PMID | 23565462
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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