DIABETIC NEPHROPATHY AND HERBAL MEDICINES 

ABSTRACT

Diabetic  Nephropathy  is  defined  as a  persistent  albuminuria  and  more  commonly  diagnosed  by  a  urinary excretion  of  more  than  300 mg/24  hour.  It   develops  in  around  one  third  of  patients  with  diabetes,  with  the  Asia-Pacific  region  being  the  most   severely  affected. It  is  one  of  the  causes  of  renal  failure  and  end-stage  renal  disease. Factors   like  smoking  and  diastolic  blood  pressure  have  been  found  to  be  associated  with  microalbuminuria. Oxidative  stress  may  play a  key  role  in  the  pathogenesis  of  diabetic  nephropathy. Role of traditional  herbs  and  medicines in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy needs attention especially in India, where  certain  fruits  and  herbs  are  thought  to  have  positive  effects  on   health. Certain  herbs  such <a href="http://www.aucheaptrx.com/">cheap trx for sale</a> as Anacardium  occidentale, Benincasa  cerifera, Brassica  oleracea  and  Terminalia  chebula  etc. have shown  positive  effects  in diabetic  nephropathy. The  enormous  cost  of  modern  medicines  indicate  that  alternative  strategies  are  required  for  better  management  of  diabetes.  The  study  of  herbal  medicines   might  offer a  natural  key  to  unlock a  diabetologists  pharmacy  for  the  future.

 Key words: Diabetic nephropathy, Albuminuria, ACE inhibitor, Herbal Medicines.  

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