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As the burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) continues to increase, care standardization that incorporates high-quality clinical evidence is paramount. To guide clinicians in caring for patients with diabetes and CKD, a multidisciplinary group used GRADE criteria to make 12 core recommendations and 48 practice points.
Glycemic Targets: Target glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) to 6.5% to <8.0% (depending on individual patient criteria, including risk for hypoglycemia) for patients with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥30 mL/minute/1.73 m2. (Grade 1C)
Dietary Management: Maintain <2 g sodium (or <5 g NaCl) intake for all patients wi…