Dr. Katherine Tuttle, Medical and Scientific Director at Providence Medical Research Center, was Co-Chair of  the Work Group which developed new clinical practice guidelines for Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease. The Work Group included members from North America, Europe, and South America. As such, these guidelines for patient care will be widely adapted in the United States and throughout the world. The February supplement issue of The American Journal of Kidney Diseases (KDOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines and Clinical Practice Recommendations for Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2007 Feb;49(2 Suppl 2):S12-154) presents a complete version of the guidelines, which are a culmination of over 3 years of rigorous evidence review and synthesis.

The guidelines provide recommendations for diagnosis and staging of diabetic kidney disease. Medical management of diabetes and  chronic kidney disease is clearly defined and the best treatment approaches are described based on current evidence. The guidelines also emphasize the importance of diabetes prevention to reduce the burden of diabetic kidney disease. Special populations with increased susceptibility and risks are also addressed. The Work Group defined key research areas where evidence is lacking.

Providence Medical Research Center has played an important role in diabetic kidney disease research for many years. In addition, Dr. Tuttle's recent contributions to the Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease guidelines further our mission of improving care for vulnerable patients by defining and recommending the best possible practices based on scientific inquiry..

To learn more about the guidelines, visit the National Kidney Foundation web page.