DOI: 10.2337/dc08-zb04 © 2008 by the American Diabetes Association
Diabetic NephropathyZachary T. Bloomgarden, MD, is a practicing endocrinologist in New York, New York, and is affiliated with the Division of Endocrinology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York ABSTRACT Perspectives on the News commentaries are part of a free monthly CME activity. The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York, designates this activity for 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. If you wish to participate, review this article and visit www.diabetes.procampus.net to complete a posttest and receive a certificate. The Mount Sinai School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Abbreviations: ACEI, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor ARB, angiotensin receptor blocker CKD, chronic kidney disease CRP, C-reactive protein CVD, cardiovascular disease EPC, endothelial progenitor cell ESRD, end-stage renal disease GFR, glomerular filtration rate NO, nitric oxide PKC, protein kinase C TGF, transforming growth factor
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