Journal article
Prevalence of Hypertension and Albuminuria in Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes
Abstract
Importance: Hypertension and albuminuria are markers of diabetes-related nephropathy and important factors associated with kidney outcomes in pediatric type 2 diabetes. However, their prevalence in these patients is unknown.
Objective: To measure the prevalence of hypertension and albuminuria in pediatric patients with type 2 diabetes and to evaluate the association of sex and race/ethnicity with these conditions.
Authors
Cioana M; Deng J; Hou M; Nadarajah A; Qiu Y; Chen SSJ; Rivas A; Banfield L; Chanchlani R; Dart A
Journal
JAMA Network Open, Vol. 4, No. 4,
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
April 1, 2021
DOI
10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.6069
ISSN
2574-3805