Abstract
Reversal of Diabetic Nephropathy with Intensive Lifestyle Intervention: A Case Report
Sana Khan* and Mudasir Amin
Corresponding Author: Sana Khan, Government Medical College, Srinagar, India.
Revised: September 06, 2024; Available Online: September 06, 2024
Citation: Khan S & Amin M. (2024) Reversal of Diabetic Nephropathy with Intensive Lifestyle Intervention: A Case Report. Int J Diabetes, 6(S1): 03.
Copyrights: ©2024 Khan S & Amin M. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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Background: Diabetic nephropathy is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease, and early intervention is very important to prevent the progression of the disease.

Case Presentation: A 65-year-old male patient who is a known case of type 2 diabetes mellitus from 10 years and nephropathy from 1 year underwent intensive lifestyle modification, including caloric restriction, high-intensity interval training, and stress management, alongside medication.

Results: After 6 months of following the advice, significant improvements were observed: HbA1c decreased from 10.5% to 6.5%, eGFR increased from 45 to 60 ml/min/1.73m, proteinuria reduced from 2.5 to 0.5 g/day, and blood pressure normalized.

Conclusion: This case demonstrates the potential for intensive lifestyle intervention to reverse diabetic nephropathy, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing diabetes and preventing renal complications.

Keywords: Diabetic nephropathy, Chronic kidney disease, Glycemic control, Renal function