title: CAPD and transplantation in diabetics.
abstract: Treatment of diabetics with end-stage renal failure is still a hazard. We report on 33 insulin-dependent diabetic patients who were treated with CAPD over a period of up to 70 months. Seven of them have been transplanted. The evaluation of the clinical and biological parameters serum protein, phosphate, calcium, revealed acceptable values. Hemoglobin rose during the treatment period. Hypertension improved and medication was reduced. HbAlc levels were near normal with subcutaneous application of insulin. Peritonitis rate was 1/18 patient-months. Survival rate was comparable with other centers with 83% in the first and 62% in the second year. In 7 patients that have been transplanted no CAPD-related problems arose after transplantation. 6 of them are still doing well; one returned to CAPD because of graft failure. In conclusion, because of good control of hypertension, blood glucose and anemia and the avoidance of fluctuating volumes, we think CAPD to be the best method for diabetics awaiting transplantation and for those that cannot be transplanted.
mesh_terms: D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications; D003928:Diabetic Nephropathies / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000628:therapy; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy*; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology