Johnson RJ, Glaser J, Sánchez-Lozada LG

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasingly common throughout the world, largely due to the burgeoning epidemics of obesity and diabetes. Not only are diabetic nephropathy and hypertension the two most common causes of end-stage renal disease, but persons with obesity and metabolic syndrome also frequently show early signs of kidney disease well before diabetes and high blood pressure become apparent. Thus, a major focus has been on identifying the underlying mechanisms by which obesity and insulin resistance might predispose to kidney damage.

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