Increased urinary albumin excretion in children with type 1 diabetes: is it a reason for concern?

Numerous studies have reported on the prevalence of microalbuminuria among children with type 1 diabetes,1 –6 suggesting that the rates of persistent microalbuminuria range from 4.4% to 8.6% with 5-6 years of diabetes duration. However, investigations on incidence rates, especially for persistent microalbuminuria, are less common. In the current issue of the Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications, D r. d’Annunzio and colleagues sought to determine the incidence of persistently increased albuminuria in a clinic-based pediatric cohort of type 1 diabetes followed prospectively from diagnosis.

Source: Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications - March 22, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tina Costacou Source Type: research