Prevalence of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Among Patients With Diabetic Nephropathy

Prevalence of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Among Patients With Diabetic Nephropathy

The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of secondary hyperparathyroidism among patients with diabetic nephropathy.

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.