Anaemia is common and predicts mortality in diabetic nephropathy

Abstract

At referral to renal services, almost 50% of patients with diabetic nephropathy were at CKD stages 4 and 5. Anaemia was common and predicted mortality. All diabetic patients from CKD stage 3 should be screened for anaemia. We believe that patients with diabetic nephropathy should be discussed with renal services when they reach CKD stage 3 with evidence of progression of renal disease.