During diabetic nephropathy the kidney becomes damaged and
more protein than normal collects in the urine. As the
disease progresses, more of the kidney is destroyed. Over time, the
kidney's ability to function starts to decline, which may
eventually lead to chronic kidney failure.
Review Date: 06/01/2010
Reviewed By: Charles Silberberg, DO, Private Practice specializing in
Nephrology, Affiliated with New York Medical College, Division of
Nephrology, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
