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Rates of Missed CKD Diagnoses and Consequences

Why are there high rates of missed CKD diagnoses even when tests are performed?

What are the consequences of diagnosing CKD in patients with type 2 diabetes but not administering treatment?

How often does this scenario occur with cardiologists? Primary care providers?

Enhancing CKD Care in Type 2 Diabetes: Bridging Gaps in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Patient Outcomes

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) often goes undiagnosed despite testing due to factors like misinterpretation of results, lack of awareness, and insufficient follow-up. In patients with type 2 diabetes, failing to treat diagnosed CKD can lead to progression of kidney damage, increased cardiovascular risk, and higher mortality rates. This oversight is prevalent among both cardiologists and primary care providers, with varying frequencies. Cardiologists may focus more on cardiovascular issues, while primary care providers might face challenges in managing multiple comorbidities, contributing to the under-treatment of CKD.

Panelists discuss the high rates of missed chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnoses despite testing and the consequences of diagnosing CKD in patients with type 2 diabetes without administering treatment, including insights on how frequently this occurs among cardiologists and primary care providers.