scholarly journals A renaissance in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease, hypertension in chronic kidney disease, and beyond

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordana Yahr ◽  
Juan Calle ◽  
Jonathan J. Taliercio

Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 15% of the US population and is associated with significant cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The two leading causes of end stage kidney disease are hypertension and diabetes mellitus, both of which are modifiable risk factors. The cornerstones of CKD care include early detection, management of associated risk factors, modification of cardiovascular disease risk, slowing progression of disease, and management of complications including anemia, acid base disturbance, and mineral and bone disorders. For the last 20 years, renin-angiotensin system inhibitors were the mainstay treatment for proteinuric diabetic and nondiabetic kidney disease. Recently, new therapies such as sodium-glucose linked transporter 2 inhibitors, have emerged as powerful tools in the treatment of CKD with indications in both diabetic and nondiabetic kidney disease. In this article, we define CKD staging, review new hypertension and diabetic guidelines for CKD patients, and discuss major trials for new potential therapies in CKD, particularly diabetic kidney disease. We will provide practical guidance for primary care physicians to diagnose CKD and implement these agents early in the disease course to prevent the progression of disease and reduce the morbidity and mortality of this vulnerable population.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiayu Duan ◽  
Duan Guang-Cai ◽  
Wang Chong-Jian ◽  
Liu Dong-Wei ◽  
Qiao Ying-Jin ◽  
...  

Abstract Background This study was conducted to evaluate and update the current prevalence of and risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in a China. Methods A total of 5231 participants were randomly recruited for this study. CKD and DKD were defined according to the combination of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), presence of albuminuria and diabetes. Participants completed a questionnaire assessing lifestyle and relevant medical history, and blood and urinary specimens were taken. Serum creatinine, uric acid, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein and urinary albumin were assessed. The age- and gender-adjusted prevalences of CKD and DKD were calculated, and risk factors associated with the presence of reduced eGFR, albuminuria, DKD, severity of albuminuria and progression of reduce renal function were analyzed by binary and ordinal logistic regression. Results The overall adjusted prevalence of CKD was 16.8% (15.8 – 17.8%) and that of DKD was 3.5% (3.0 – 4.0%). Decreased renal function was detected in 132 participants [2.9%, 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.5 – 3.2%], whereas albuminuria was found in 858 participants (14.9%, 95% CI: 13.9 – 15.9%). In all participants with diabetes, the prevalence of reduced eGFR was 6.3% (95% CI = 3.9 – 8.6%) and that of albuminuria was 45.3% (95% CI = 40.4 – 50.1%). The overall prevalence of CKD in participants with diabetes was 48.0% (95% CI = 43.1 – 52.9%). The results of the binary and ordinal logistic regression indicated that factors independently associated with higher risk of reduced eGFR and albuminuria were older age, gender, smoking, alcohol consumption, overweight, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia and hyperuricemia. Conclusions Our study shows the current prevalences of CKD and DKD in residents of Central China. The high prevalence suggests an urgent need to implement interventions to relieve the high burden of CKD and DKD in China.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiayu Duan ◽  
Guang-Cai Duan ◽  
Chong-Jian Wang ◽  
Dong-Wei Liu ◽  
Ying-Jin Qiao ◽  
...  

Abstract Background : This study was conducted to evaluate and update the current prevalence of and risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in China. Methods : A total of 5231 participants were randomly recruited for this study. CKD and DKD were defined according to the combination of the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and the presence of albuminuria and diabetes. Participants completed a questionnaire assessing lifestyle and relevant medical history, and blood and urine specimens were taken. Serum creatinine, uric acid, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein and urinary albumin were assessed. The age- and sex-adjusted prevalence of CKD and DKD was calculated, and risk factors associated with the presence of reduced eGFR, albuminuria, DKD, severity of albuminuria and progression of reduced renal function were analyzed by binary and ordinal logistic regression. Results : The overall adjusted prevalence of CKD was 16.8% (15.8 – 17.8%) and that of DKD was 3.5% (3.0 – 4.0%). Decreased renal function was detected in 132 participants (2.9%, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.5 – 3.2%), whereas albuminuria was found in 858 participants (14.9%, 95% CI: 13.9 – 15.9%). In all participants with diabetes, the prevalence of reduced eGFR was 6.3% (95% CI = 3.9 – 8.6%) and that of albuminuria was 45.3% (95% CI = 40.4 – 50.1%). The overall prevalence of CKD in participants with diabetes was 48.0% (95% CI = 43.1 – 52.9%). The results of the binary and ordinal logistic regression indicated that the factors independently associated with a higher risk of reduced eGFR and albuminuria were older age, sex, smoking, alcohol consumption, overweight, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia and hyperuricemia. Conclusions : Our study shows the current prevalence of CKD and DKD in residents of Central China. The high prevalence suggests an urgent need to implement interventions to relieve the high burden of CKD and DKD in China.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ijuptil Chiroma ◽  
Mohammad Maina Sulaiman ◽  
Bilkisu Mohammed Mubi ◽  
Akilahyel Auta Ndahi ◽  
Ahidiyu Anaryu Mamza ◽  
...  

Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD) is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease. In northeastern Nigeria the epidemiology and risk factors have not been fully studied. This study aimed at evaluating the prevalence and risk factors of DKD in Maiduguri, north eastern Nigeria. The study population consisted of adult diabetic patients recruited consecutively at the diabetic clinic of University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital Maiduguri. Socio-demographic variables including age, sex, weight, BMI, as well as laboratory parameters, were obtained from each patient. Glomerular filtration rate was derived from CKD-EPI formula using serum creatinine. Two hundred and sixty-one diabetic patients were recruited. The prevalence of DKD among them was 42.9%. Classification based on eGFRshowed that 35(13.4%) patients had hyperfiltration; 48 (18.4%) stage I; 66 (25.3%) stage II; 68 (26.1%) stage III; 36 (13.8%) stage IV; 8 (3.1%) stage V. One hundred and seventeen (44.8%) had proteinuria. Low eGFR <60ml/1.73M2 was associated with age >50 years (r=1.039, p=0.011); male sex (r=-0.899, p=0.008); hyperuricaemia (r=1.010, p=0.000); low PCV (r=1.276, p=0.000); HbA1C (r=1.127, p=0.030); proteinuria (r=2.011, p=0.004).This study has shown that chronic kidney disease is common among diabetic patients in northeastern Nigeria. Age, male sex, hyperuricaemia, low PCV, high HbA1C levels and proteinuria were found to be associated with development of DKD.


2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-62
Author(s):  
Sheikh Salahuddin Ahmed ◽  
Md Abu Saleh Mohammad Rizwan ◽  
Md Abdul Mahid Khan ◽  
Tarafdar Runa Laila ◽  
Md Abdul Hafez

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a progressive condition and is an important cause of end stage renal disease (ESRD) as well as a risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This paper reviews various evidence based clinical guidelines, scientific papers and research studies on early detection and treatment of DKD. Microalbuminuria describes the urinary excretion of small amounts of albumin which identifies the early stage of DKD. In addition to an earliest marker of kidney damage, microalbuminuria is an established high risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Patients with microalbuminuria who progress to macroalbuminuria are likely to progress to ESRD. However effective treatment in the early stage of DKD reduces the risk and slows the progression of kidney damage. There is general agreement that people with diabetes should be screened regularly to detect early markers of kidney damage. People with diabetes and microalbuminuria should be treated with a multifactorial intervention approach to retard the progression of DKD. Studies have clearly demonstrated that the use of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin 2 receptor blockers with improved glycemic control, hypertension control, lipid lowering, aspirin use, smoking cessation, exercise programs and dietary intervention reduced the development of overt nephropathy and ESRD. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/medtoday.v26i1.21317 Medicine Today 2014 Vol.26(1): 56-62


2005 ◽  
Vol 25 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 120-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark M. Mitsnefes

Cardiovascular (CV) disease mortality has not changed in the past three decades, remaining the second most common cause of death in children with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). This article reviews pediatric data pertaining to CV disease obtained from the two largest renal databases in North America. The data indicate high incidence and prevalence of CV complications and cardiac risk factors in children with ESRD, accounting for high cardiac mortality in this patient population. Early identification and intervention to treat modifiable risk factors and asymptomatic cardiac disease might lead to prevention of cardiac disease and to a decrease in CV morbidity and mortality in young adults who developed chronic kidney disease during childhood.


2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
SS Ahmed ◽  
TR Laila ◽  
HA Begum ◽  
M Moniruzzaman

Proteinuria is a marker of kidney damage and an important risk factor for progression of chronic kidney disease as well as cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Albumin is the principal component of proteinuria in glomerular disease. The presence of persistent albumin in the urine is a clear sign of glomerular abnormality. Microalbuminuria describes the urinary excretion of small amounts of albumin which identifies the very early stage of diabetic kidney disease. The albumin creatinine ratio is the preferred method of detecting microalbuminuria. There is strong evidence that treatment in the early stages of chronic kidney disease reduces progression of kidney damage. The levels of proteinuria in both diabetic and non-diabetic kidney disease at which management should be addressed have been reviewed. This article also reviews the interventions recommended for early stages of chronic kidney disease to reduce the risk of progression to end stage kidney failure. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin 2 receptor blockers are more effective in reducing proteinuria and retarding the progression of kidney disease in comparison to other therapies which lower systemic blood pressure to a similar degree. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/medtoday.v25i1.16070 Medicine Today 2013 Vol.25(1): 36-41


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiayu Duan ◽  
Guang-Cai Duan ◽  
Chong-Jian Wang ◽  
Dong-Wei Liu ◽  
Ying-Jin Qiao ◽  
...  

Abstract Background This study was conducted to evaluate and update the current prevalence of and risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in a China. Methods A total of 5231 participants were randomly recruited for this study. CKD and DKD were defined according to the combination of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), presence of albuminuria and diabetes. Participants completed a questionnaire assessing lifestyle and relevant medical history, and blood and urinary specimens were taken. Serum creatinine, uric acid, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein and urinary albumin were assessed. The age- and gender-adjusted prevalences of CKD and DKD were calculated, and risk factors associated with the presence of reduced eGFR, albuminuria, DKD, severity of albuminuria and progression of reduce renal function were analyzed by binary and ordinal logistic regression. Results The overall adjusted prevalence of CKD was 16.8% (15.8 – 17.8%) and that of DKD was 3.5% (3.0 – 4.0%). Decreased renal function was detected in 132 participants [2.9%, 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.5 – 3.2%], whereas albuminuria was found in 858 participants (14.9%, 95% CI: 13.9 – 15.9%). In all participants with diabetes, the prevalence of reduced eGFR was 6.3% (95% CI = 3.9 – 8.6%) and that of albuminuria was 45.3% (95% CI = 40.4 – 50.1%). The overall prevalence of CKD in participants with diabetes was 48.0% (95% CI = 43.1 – 52.9%). The results of the binary and ordinal logistic regression indicated that factors independently associated with higher risk of reduced eGFR and albuminuria were older age, gender, smoking, alcohol consumption, overweight, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia and hyperuricemia. Conclusions Our study shows the current prevalences of CKD and DKD in residents of Central China. The high prevalence suggests an urgent need to implement interventions to relieve the high burden of CKD and DKD in China.


Author(s):  
Alberto Ortiz ◽  
Charles J Ferro ◽  
Olga Balafa ◽  
Michel Burnier ◽  
Robert Ekart ◽  
...  

Abstract Diabetic kidney disease develops in about 40% of patients with diabetes and is the commonest cause of chronic kidney disease worldwide. Patients with chronic kidney disease, especially those with diabetes mellitus, are at high risk of both developing kidney failure and cardiovascular death. The use of renin-angiotensin system blockers to reduce the incidence of kidney failure in patients with diabetic kidney disease dates back to studies that are now 20 or more years old. During the last few years sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors have shown beneficial renal effects in randomized trials. However, even in response to combined treatment with renin-angiotensin system blockers and sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors, the renal residual risk remains high with kidney failure only deferred, but not avoided. The risk of cardiovascular death also remains high even with optimal current treatment. Steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists reduce albuminuria and surrogate markers of cardiovascular disease in patients already on optimal therapy. However, their use has been curtailed by the significant risk of hyperkalaemia. In The FInerenone in reducing kiDnEy faiLure and dIsease prOgression in Diabetic Kidney Disease (FIDELIO-DKD) study comparing the actions of the non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist finerenone with placebo, finerenone reduced the progression of diabetic kidney disease and the incidence of cardiovascular events with a relatively safe adverse event profile. This document presents in detail the available evidence on the cardioprotective and nephroprotective effects of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, analyses the potential mechanisms involved and discusses their potential future place in the treatment of patients with diabetic chronic kidney disease.


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