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Prevalence and Correlates of Clinical Nephropathy in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes at Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Center, Umuahia, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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Background Clinical nephropathy is a prevalent and serious microvascular complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), contributing substantially to increased morbidity and mortality among affected individuals. It often progresses insidiously, leading to end-stage renal disease if not promptly detected and managed. Despite its growing public health importance, there is a paucity of region-specific data on the prevalence and correlates of clinical nephropathy in patients with T2DM, particularly in resource-limited settings. In regions such as Abia State, Nigeria, limited research has been conducted to determine the burden of diabetic nephropathy and its clinical correlates. Understanding the local epidemiology of this complication is essential for guiding early detection strategies, optimizing management, and improving patient outcomes. Objective This study investigates the prevalence and correlates of clinical nephropathy among patients with type 2 diabetes at Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Center, Nigeria, to inform strategies for improving early detection and management of diabetic nephropathy complications. Methodology A cross-sectional study design was employed at the Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Center outpatient clinic. The sample size (
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