The risk of developing diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is particularly reduced by good blood glucose and blood pressure control. For those with DKD, the goal of management is to reduce the risk of renal disease progression, as well as the risk of cardiovascular morbidities. Even with intensive management in the setting of clinical trials, many people with diabetes still experience a progressive decline in renal function, and eventually, referral to a nephrologist may be appropriate. This module is designed to help you understand the current treatment options for DKD.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
✓ Summarise the relationship between tight blood pressure and glycaemic control and renal function in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease (DKD)
✓ Evaluate the treatment options for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and DKD to support tight glycaemic and blood-pressure control, and achievement of glycaemic and blood-pressure targets
✓ Plan multifactorial intervention strategies, including diet, lifestyle and pharmacological treatment, with a series of case studies of people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and DKD
This module includes self-marked assessments, such as knowledge checks and/or case studies, as well as a marked final assessment, which you can attempt up to five times. To complete the module, you must review all chapters, pass the final assessment (80% pass mark), and fill in our feedback form.