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Urinary succinate is associated with kidney injury in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional analysis

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 26 Oct 2026, 00:00

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Urinary succinate was elevated in T2DM and highest in DKD patients.

Urinary succinate is associated with kidney injury in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional analysis
Key Takeaways
  • Urinary succinate was independently associated with eGFR in DKD.
  • Succinate levels were correlated with albuminuria and tubular markers.
  • Cross-sectional design has not established causality for kidney injury.
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