PREVALENCE OF DIABETIC NEPHROPATHY IN LANKARAN-ASTARA ECONOMIC REGION

Abstract

The article provides information on research conducted in the Lankaran-Astara economic region in order to investigate the prevalence of diabetic nephropathy. Patient results who apply underwent routine ultrasound examination of the kidneys, complete blood count and biochemical analysis of blood, urine analysis and etc. were checked. Statistical analysis was conducted based on quality indicators.

It was found that the prevalence of diabetic nephropathy among diabethics in the Lankaran-Astara economic region was set at 4.03±0.16%. Diabetic nephropathy is the second leading cause of chronic renal failure after chronic glomerulonephritis. The incidence of diabetic nephropathy in the structure of chronic renal failure has increased year over year. Thus, in 2008 compared to 2007, as well as in 2012 compared to 2011, this difference was statistically valid (t>2, p<0,05).