Decreased glomerular filtration rate in patients with at least 5 years of type 2 diabetes in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Prevalence and associated factors

Abstract Aims This study determined the prevalence and associated factors of decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in patients who had type 2 diabetes for at least 5 years. Methods A cohort study was conducted in 467 outpatients in a community-based hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Serum creatinine were tested twice, at two occasions at least 3 months apart. The confirmatory eGFR was the average of the two eGFR of which the difference was ≤20%. The mean urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio was calculated from two consecutive early morning specimens. Results Most patients were female with a mean age of 61.7 (8.0) years. Albuminuria was found in 40% of participants, and the prevalence of decreased eGFR was 7.5% (n = 35). Individuals with declined eGFR were older (p  Conclusions Although decreased eGFR in type 2 diabetes patients was not prevalent, the strategies to prevent the progressive decline of GFR should be done to prevent patients from progressing to advanced renal disease.