Alternative names
Diabetic nephropathy; Diabetic glomerulosclerosis; Diabetic kidney disease

Definition
Diabetic nephropathy is a complication of diabetes. If you have this condition, your kidney loses its ability to function properly. The condition is characterized by high protein levels in the urine.

see Diabetic nephropathy.

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