FUNCTIONAL AND STRUCTURAL EFFECTS OF VITAMIN D ON DIABETIC KIDNEY

Abstract

Vitamin D is vitamin and hormone with huge range of calcium-dependent and calcium-non- dependent functions. Chronic kidney disease and diabetic nephropathy patients have a high incidence of cardiovascular and infectious morbidities. Increasing evidence indicates a relationship between vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular and infectious mortality risks. Kidne is a target organ for Vitamin D3. This article is to review and summarize the pleiotropic effects of Vitamin D in patients with Diabetes Mellitus and Diabethic Nephropathy.