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Anemia Causes in Diabetic CKD Patients by April Retno Susilo is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Anemia in diabetic patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is mainly caused by iron and erythropoietin deficiencies and a reduced responsiveness to erythropoietin. Iron deficiency is common due to dietary issues, low absorption, and bleeding, affecting up to 50% of CKD patients. Erythropoietin deficiency occurs as kidney function declines, while hyporesponsiveness may involve inflammation, microvascular damage, and impaired erythropoietin secretion.
- Author
- April Retno Susilo
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- EN