The International Diabetes Federation estimates that 537 million individuals around the globe currently have diabetes, and this number is anticipated to rise to approximately 783 million by 2045. About 30% or more of individuals diagnosed with diabetes are more prone to developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), and a considerable portion progresses to renal impairment that requires renal replacement therapy.1,2.
Basu et al. (2026) studied this question.