Stinne Byrholdt Søgaard

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1. IntroductionDiabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a major complication of diabetes and poses a significant global healthcare challenge, affecting 20–40% of individuals with diabetes [1]. DKD develops asymptomatically and is characterised by progressive damage to the renal vascular and tubular systems caused by autophagy, oxidative stress, and inflammatory processes [2]. Key risk factors include poor glucose regulation, hypertension, and genetic predisposition.