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Indian J Endocrinol Metab
2018[Jan]; 22
(1
): 167-168
PMID29535956
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Diabetes management is a comprehensive exercise which encompasses not only
glycemic control, but vascular risk reduction as well. Accepted clinical models
such as the glycemic pentad and metabolic pentad list the glucose related and
metabolic aspects which influence ling term vascular outcomes. This paper
describes a 'renal pentad' which consists of 5×2 easily measurable parameters,
which influence renal outcomes. Renal function, acute health concerns, chronic
health concerns, glycemic control and comorbid concerns from the five components
of this pentad. The 5 pointed rubric serves as a teaching and clinical tool, and
assists in appropriate choice and targets of therapy in diabetic kidney disease.