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New iCARE research highlights kidney health in youth with type 2 diabetes

October 1, 2026
By: Stephanie Manthanarack

A new study from the iCARE cohort examined kidney health over two years in 188 youth living with type 2 diabetes.

The study found that 27% had albuminuria—an early marker of kidney injury—at baseline, with 17% experiencing progression after two years. Youth also experienced high levels of stress and psychological distress, highlighting the importance of addressing both kidney and mental health in youth living with T2D.

Read the full research highlight through KidneyLink.