This article discusses an important microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease (CKD), which affects more than one-third of patients with diabetes. There is substantial evidence that early diagnosis and management can delay or prevent the progression of CKD, making its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment a priority for the primary care clinician.
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