Assessment of the Type 2 Diabetes Patient at Risk of Cardio-renal Complications

Abstract

Diabetes patients are at high risk of developing cardiovascular and renal complications. These conditions increase cardiovascular mortality as well as the development of end-stage renal disease. In this article, we will discuss the mechanisms behind the development of heart and renal disease in diabetic patients and how to evaluate these patients to aid in the early detection of these conditions and identify high-risk patients who may benefit from treatment with new glucose-lowering therapies.