Diabetic Nephropathies, Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of secondary hyperparathyroidism among patients with diabetic nephropathy.
Interventions
obtain intact parathyroid hormone level from patients records.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* \[1\] Age was above 18 years, \[2\] Patient had diabetic nephropathy which was diagnosed based on the presence of urinary albumin/creatinine ratio (uACR) ≥ 30 mg/gm ± 24 hours' urinary protein measurement ≥ 300 mg/day
Exclusion criteria
* \[1\] patients were already receiving cinacalcet and/or \[2\] patients had undergone neck surgery for parathyroidectomy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| intact parathyroid level | within 1 hour from attending in the clinic | intact parathyroid level |