Impact of Type 2 Diabetes on Impaired Kidney Function in Sub-Saharan African Populations

Impact of Type 2 Diabetes on Impaired Kidney Function in Sub-Saharan African Populations

AbstractBackground: Diabetes is a leading risk factor for impaired kidney function, an indicator of chronic kidney disease. The aim of this study was to examine the association between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and impaired kidney function among adults in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Methods: Participants...

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Main Authors: Sally N Adebamowo, Adebowale eAdeyemo, Fasil eTekola-Ayele, Ayo Priscille Doumatey, Amy Rebecca Bentley, Guanjie eChen, Jie eZhou, Daniel eShriner, Olufemi Adetola Fasanmade, Godfrey eOkafor, Benjamin eEghan, Kofi eAgyenim-Boateng, Jokotade eAdeleye, Williams eBalogun, Albert eAmoah, Samuel eOwusu, Joseph eAcheampong, Thomas eJohnson, Johnnie eOli, Clement A Adebamowo, Charles N Rotimi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
type 2 diabetes
kidney disease
sub-Saharan Africa
Diabetic kidney disease
Impaired kidney function
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fendo.2016.00050/full

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