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Questions for Your Doctor

Medically Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on January 07, 2022


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NaGonal Kidney FoundaGon: "The Top 5 QuesGons About Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease."
CDC: "Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease."
Mayo Clinic: "DiabeGc nephropathy (kidney disease)."

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