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Effectiveness of a self-management intervention on clinical outcomes among patients with type 2 diabetes at high risk for Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Key takeaways

This trial tested a self-care program for people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for kidney disease. The program helped improve clinical outcomes compared to standard care. The study was a randomized trial, which is a strong type of evidence. It suggests that early self-management can help protect the kidneys.

Who did this work

Chu D (Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia.) · Liu B (Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia.) · Soh KL (Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia.) · Saidi HI (Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia.) · Japar S (Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia.)

Source

Article · Europe PMC, CKD · 2026-10-12
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0360475