Association of Serum Uric Acid With Nephropathy in Iranian Type 2 Diabetic Patients Publisher



Razi F¹ ; Nasliesfahani E² ; Bandarian F¹
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders Published:2018

Abstract

Background: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the major cause of end-stage renal disease. Recent studies suggest that it is probable that uric acid is involved in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy. This study aim was to investigate the association between serum uric acid and kidney function in Iranian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: In this case-control study, a total of 201 diabetic patients with or without impaired kidney function (glomerular filtration rate/GFR < 60 and GFR ≥ 60) were selected. In both groups, serum fasting glucose (FBS), HbA1c, urea, creatinine, uric acid and lipid profile, urine albumin and GFR were measured and results were compared between the two groups. The results also categorized into three groups based on uric acid tertiles. Results: Serum levels of uric acid, urea and creatinine as well as urine albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) were significantly different between the two groups. GFR, creatinine and also urea were significantly different between uric acid tertiles (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Serum uric acid is associated with decreased GFR as well as albuminuria and can be used as an indicator of DN. © 2018, Springer International Publishing AG.