title: Peritoneal dialysis prescriptions for diabetic patients.
abstract: Peritoneal dialysis offers several advantages for the treatment of diabetic patients with renal failure. The diabetic patients is often affected by comorbid conditions that influence the dialytic prescription and the clinical outcome. This article reviews the pertinent pathophysiology present in the diabetic patient with advanced renal insufficiency in an attempt to make specific recommendations for the initiation of peritoneal dialysis and the formulation of an adequate prescription.
authors.affiliation: Fresenius Medical Care North America, Lexington, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Diaz-Buxo
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D018589:Gastroparesis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis; D055656:Prescriptions; D014462:Ultrafiltration