Peritoneal dialysis prescriptions for diabetic patients

Diaz-Buxo, J.A.

Advances in Peritoneal Dialysis. Conference on Peritoneal Dialysis 15: 91-95

1999


ISSN/ISBN: 1197-8554
PMID: 10682079
Document Number: 511173
Peritoneal dialysis offers several advantages for the treatment of diabetic patients with renal failure. The diabetic patients is often affected by comorbid conditions that influence the dialytic prescription and the clinical outcome. This article reviews the pertinent pathophysiology present in the diabetic patient with advanced renal insufficiency in an attempt to make specific recommendations for the initiation of peritoneal dialysis and the formulation of an adequate prescription.

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