Relationship between amino acid ratios and decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate in diabetic and non-diabetic patients in South Africa

Background: Diabetic kidney disease is a major complication resulting from type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Currently, the microalbuminuria test is used to monitor renal function; however, it does not detect albumin until progressive loss of renal function has occurred. Objective: This study analysed th...

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Main Authors: Thapelo Mbhele, Donald M. Tanyanyiwa, Refilwe J. Moepya, Sindeep Bhana, Maya M. Makatini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2021-12-01
Series:African Journal of Laboratory Medicine
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Online Access:https://ajlmonline.org/index.php/ajlm/article/view/1398