Diabetic Nephropathy/ Siruneeragam Kaapom Thittam

 

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is caused by uncontrolled Hypertension and Diabetes. According to the GBD Study 2023, the prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease attributable to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is 2.47% in Tamil Nadu compared to 1.93% Nationally, highlighting the higher burden of Diabetic Nephropathy in the State. Since CKD often remains asymptomatic in its early stages, early detection through routine screening is therefore critical to enable timely intervention, prevent disease progression, reduce complications, and improve long-term health outcomes.