ABSTRACT
Diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased risk of several comorbid conditions including coronary artery disease, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, retinopathy, and nephropathy (1,2). The involvement of the kidney in diabetes, known as diabetic nephropathy, is a progressive disease and is often associated with hypertension. Diabetic nephropathy occurs as a result of both direct and indirect effect of hyperglycemia. Strict control of hyperglycemia, hypertension, and low protein diet has been shown to slow the progression of the renal disease.
