High prevalence of new-onset hyperglycemia in nondiabetic patients on peritoneal dialysis
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Patients with no history of glucose intolerance can develop hyperglycemia after initiation of peritoneal dialysis (PD) because of the glucose contained within the PD solution. Analysis of data from a set of Chinese patients started on PD indicates that new-onset hyperglycemia is prevalent in previously nondiabetic patients. Even mild hyperglycemia (>100 mg/dl, >5.6 mmol/l) seems to be detrimental to the survival of people on PD.
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