Tag: diabetic nephropathy

Early Detection of Diabetic Nephropathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Review of the Literature

This review emphasizes the importance of early detection of diabetic nephropathy (DN) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. It discusses the limitations of microalbuminuria as an early marker and highlights the potential of novel biomarkers for earlier diagnosis. The article underscores that early identification and intervention can slow the

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The multifaceted therapeutic potential of benfotiamine

This article discusses the therapeutic effects of benfotiamine, a synthetic derivative of thiamine (vitamin B1), in reducing advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which contribute to complications like diabetic neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy. Benfotiamine enhances transketolase activity, thus reducing AGE accumulation and preventing these complications. In addition to its AGE-related effects,

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