 abstractthe prevalence of diabetic nephropathy ( dn ) among diabetic patients seems to be overestimated . 
 recent studies with renal biopsies show that the incidence of non - diabetic nephropathy ( ndn ) among diabetic patients is higher than expected . 
 renal impairment of diabetic patients is frequently attributed to dn without meeting the kdoqi criteria or performing renal biopsy to exclude ndn . in this editorial 
 , we update the spectrum of renal disease in diabetic patients and the impact on diagnosis , prognosis and therapy . 
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