Risk factors in metabolic syndrome predict the progression of diabetic nephropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes

Background While metabolic syndrome can independently predict the development of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes, the risk factors for DKD progression have rarely been discussed. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the association between metabolic syndrome and the progression of DKD in patients with type 2 diabetes. Material and methods This retrospective observational cohort study lasted approximately five...