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[Contemporary methods of prevention and treatment diabetic kidney disease].
The number of people with diabetes is increasing worldwide. Diabetes is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease. Diabetic kidney disease has been reported to occur in 25-40% of people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Recent studies have demonstrated that the onset and course of diabetic nephropathy can be significantly improved by intervention in early stage of the development of this complication. In this article we will review the current recommendations regarding the prevention and treatment of diabetic nephropathy.