Is screening for microalbuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes feasible in the Cape Town public sector primary care context? A cost and consequence study

Background: Type 2 diabetes contributes significantly to the burden of disease in South Africa. Proteinuria is a marker for chronic kidney and cardiovascular disease. All guidelines recommend testing for microalbuminuria because intervention at this stage can prevent or delay the onset of disease. C...

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Main Authors: H.O. Ibrahim, D. Stapar, B. Mash
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2013-08-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/3623
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