Diabetic patients on renal replacement therapy: analysis of Catalan registry data

In recent years, a progressive increase in the need of renal replacement therapy has been noted for patients with diabetes mellitus. The present report is based on an analysis of the data of the 'Registre de Malats Renals de Catalunya' (RMRC). It was the aim to identify (i) the incidence and prevalence of diabetic patients on renal replacement therapy, (ii) associated diseases, (iii) the relative risk of different modes of treatment, and (iv) the rate of death compared to non-diabetic patients on renal replacement therapy and in the general population.