TY - JOUR AU - Pakapaiboon S, PY - 2020/09/01 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Prevalance and Risk Factors of Diabetic Nephropathy in Type 2 Diabetes Patients at Pangsilathong Hospital, Kamphaeng Phet Province, Thailand JF - Journal of The Department of Medical Services JA - J DMS VL - 45 IS - 2 SE - Original Article DO - UR - https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JDMS/article/view/245348 SP - 12-18 AB - <p><strong>Background:</strong> Diabetic nephropathy is the major cause of chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes patients.</p><p><strong>Objective:</strong> The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence and risk factors of diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes patients at Pangsilathong Hospital.</p><p><strong>Method:</strong> The data of 1,216 type 2 diabetes patients were collected between 1 October 2018 and 30 June 2019. The statistics was used by Univariate logistic regression and Multivariate logistic regression for identifying risk factors of diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes.</p><p><strong>Result:</strong> The finding showed that the prevalence of diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes at Pangsilathong Hospital was 33.8%. After multivariate analysis of risk factors associated with diabetic nephropathy were Serum Creatinine &gt;1.4 mg. /dl., Hemoglobin A1c &gt;7%, Uncontrolled blood pressure (≥140/90 mmHg.), male, Triglyceride &gt;200 mg. /dl. and eGFR &lt;60 ml./min.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Management of NCD clinic should be early detection for diabetic nephropathy and aggressive management of risk factors may be essential in preventing or delaying the progression to chronic kidney disease.</p> ER -