Diabetes, Incremental PD, and Residual Kidney Function

A retrospective study analyzed 76 patients with diabetes, of whom 57.9% (44) started PD incrementally. Incremental PD significantly slowed the loss of residual kidney function (~60%) vs. full-dose PD and did not increase risk of transfer to hemodialysis or death. Overall, iPD appears safe and RRF-preserving, with glycemic control critical for outcomes.