This case study of a boy with juvenile diabetes illustrates a complication of poorly controlled insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), namely diabetic glomerulosclerosis. In IDDM, the kidneys are damaged, renal failure ensues and the only therapy, except hemodialysis, is renal transplantation.
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This case study of a boy with juvenile diabetes illustrates a complication of poorly controlled insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), namely diabetic glomerulosclerosis. In IDDM, the kidneys are damaged, renal failure ensues and the only therapy, except hemodialysis, is renal transplantation.