Increased risk of diabetic kidney disease

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Complete a research activity for the scenario listed below and develop actions based on research outcomes for the issue.

Clinical Scenario

A 48-year-old Aboriginal female patient named Gemma has just been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. From your learning, you are aware that diabetes can be associated with an increased risk of diabetic kidney disease. Although Gemma's glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and her blood pressure is within normal range, you wonder if there is any evidence to support use of blood pressure lowering medication to reduce the risk of kidney diseases, in addition to her hypoglycaemic medication.

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