title: Early transplantation for patients with diabetic nephropathy.
abstract: Renal transplantation is often the preferred renal replacement modality for individuals with the complex problem of diabetic nephropathy. Referral to a transplant program before renal replacement therapy is needed allows patients an opportunity to make treatment decisions as well as offer the advantages of early transplantation. In addition to routine post-transplantation surveillance, health care after transplantation is directed towards prevention and management of diabetic sequelae.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: McNatt
mesh_terms: D003928:Diabetic Nephropathies / Q000378:metabolism / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000451:nursing*; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis