[Comparison of a community-based nutritional intervention and a conventional nutritional intervention in Mayan communities in Mexico]. / Comparación de una intervención nutricional basada en la comunidad y una intervención nutricional convencional en localidades mayas de México.

Poor nutritional conditions persist in many Mayan communities in Yucatán, Mexico, even though various programs have been implemented. The study aimed to compare the effects of a community-based nutritional intervention with an intercultural focus versus a conventional nutritional intervention on body mass index (BMI) and diet in women in Mayan communities in Yucatán. The sample included adult women with BMI ≥ 25kg/m2 from neighboring rural Mayan villages. Both interventions lasted three months with 11 sessions and followed the prevailing guidelines. The community-based intervention used an intercultural tool called Good Mayan Food [Plato del Bien Comer Maya], besides strategies designed according to information obtained from a prior qualitative study phase using interviews. The group that received the community-based intervention (n = 7), compared to the conventional intervention group (n = 9), showed larger decreases in BMI (-0.58 ± 0.70 kg/m2 and +0.27 ± 0.64kg/m2; p = 0.042), waist circumference (-2.15 ± 2.60 cm and -0.50 ± 0.75 cm; p = 0.042), and consumption of fats (-53.23 ± 21.92 grams and -7.34 ± 25.77 grams; p = 0.004), as well as higher increases in weekly consumption of some local foods such as nance fruit (p = 0.012), tamarind (p = 0.001), and chili peppers (p = 0.004). The community-based intervention was the only one to show a significant decrease in daily calorie intake (baseline: 2,067 ± 91 kcal/day, at three months: 1,474 ± 31 kcal/day; p = 0.018), and both groups showed decreases in the consumption of ultra-processed foods, but without significant differences between the two groups. The community-based intervention group showed better results than the conventional intervention group.

Las malas condiciones nutricionales en muchas localidades mayas de Yucatán, México, persisten, a pesar de que se han implementado diversos programas. El objetivo fue comparar los efectos de una intervención nutricional basada en la comunidad con enfoque intercultural (INBC) y una intervención nutricional convencional (INC), sobre el índice de masa corporal (IMC) y la dieta en mujeres de localidades mayas de Yucatán. Fueron incluidas mujeres adultas con IMC ≥ 25kg/m2 de dos pequeñas localidades rurales mayas vecinas. Ambas intervenciones fueron de tres meses y con 11 sesiones, siguiendo la normatividad vigente; en la INBC fue utilizada la herramienta intercultural, denominada Plato del Bien Comer Maya, además se incluyeron en la INBC estrategias diseñadas con base en información obtenida en una fase previa de estudio cualitativo con entrevistas. El grupo con la INBC (n = 7), en comparación con el grupo con la INC (n = 9), tuvo una mayor disminución de IMC (-0,58 ± 0,70 kg/m2 y +0,27 ± 0,64 kg/m2; p = 0,042), de la circunferencia de cintura (-2,15 ± 2,60 cm y -0,50 ± 0,75 cm; p = 0,042) y del consumo de grasas (-53,23 ± 21,92 gramos y -7,34 ± 25,77 gramos; p = 0,004), así como mayor incremento en las frecuencias semanales de consumo de algunos alimentos locales como nance (p = 0,012), tamarindo (p = 0,001) y chile (p = 0,004), la INBC fue la única que presentó una disminución significativa en el consumo diario de calorías (basal: 2.067 ± 91 kcal/día, a los tres meses: 1.474 ± 31 kcal/día; p = 0,018), hubo en ambos grupos disminuciones en el consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados, pero sin diferencias comparando los grupos; el grupo con la INBC obtuvo mejores resultados que el grupo con la INC.

As más condições nutricionais em muitas localidades maias de Yucatán (México) persistem apesar da implementação de diversos programas. O objetivo era comparar os impactos de uma intervenção nutricional baseada na comunidade com enfoque intercultural (INBC) e uma intervenção nutricional convencional (INC), sobre o índice de massa corporal (IMC) e a dieta de mulheres de localidades maias de Yucatán. Foram incluídas mulheres adultas com IMC ≥ 25kg/m2 de duas pequenas localidades rurais maias vizinhas. Ambas as intervenções duraram três meses e contaram com 11 sessões, conforme as normas vigentes; na INBC, foi utilizada a ferramenta intercultural denominada Prato de Comer Bem Maia [Plato del Bien Comer Maya], além de estratégias adicionais idealizadas com base em dados obtidos em uma fase prévia de estudo qualitativo com entrevistas. Em comparação com o grupo com a INC (n = 9), o grupo com a INBC (n = 7) teve maior diminuição de IMC (-0,58 ± 0,70 kg/m2 e +0,27 ± 0,64 kg/m2; p = 0,042), da circunferência abdominal (-2,15 ± 2,60 cm y -0,50 ± 0,75 cm; p = 0,042) e do consumo de gorduras (-53,23 ± 21,92 gramas y -7,34 ± 25,77 gramas; p = 0,004), bem como um aumento maior das frequências semanais de consumo de alguns alimentos locais como o murici (p = 0,012), o tamarindo (p = 0,001) e pimenta (p = 0,004). A INBC foi a única a apresentar uma diminuição significativa do consumo diário de calorias (inicial: 2.067 ± 91 kcal/dia, após três meses: 1.474 ± 31 kcal/dia; p = 0.018). Houve em ambos os grupos redução equivalente do consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados; o grupo com a INBC obteve melhores resultados que o grupo com a INC.

Plants Used in Mexican Traditional Medicine for the Management of Urolithiasis: A Review of Preclinical Evidence, Bioactive Compounds, and Molecular Mechanisms.

Urolithiasis (UL) involves the formation of stones in different parts of the urinary tract. UL is a health problem, and its prevalence has increased considerably in developing countries. Several regions use plants in traditional medicine as an alternative in the treatment or prevention of UL. Mexico has known about the role of traditional medicine in the management of urinary stones. Mexican traditional medicine uses plants such as Argemone mexicana L., Berberis trifoliata Hartw. ex Lindl., Costus mexicanus Liebm, Chenopodium album L., Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam., Eysenhardtia polystachya (Ortega) Sarg., Selaginella lepidophylla (Hook. & Grev.) Spring, and Taraxacum officinale L. These plants contain different bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, flavonoids, phytosterols, saponins, furanochromones, alkaloids, and terpenoids, which could be effective in preventing the process of stone formation. Evidence suggests that their beneficial effects might be associated with litholytic, antispasmodic, and diuretic activities, as well as an inhibitory effect on crystallization, nucleation, and aggregation of crystals. The molecular mechanisms involving these effects could be related to antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Thus, the review aims to summarize the preclinical evidence, bioactive compounds, and molecular mechanisms of the plants used in Mexican traditional medicine for the management of UL.

Comparación de una intervención nutricional basada en la comunidad y una intervención nutricional convencional en localidades mayas de México / Comparison of a community-based nutritional intervention and a conventional nutritional intervention in Mayan communities in Mexico / Comparação entre uma intervenção nutricional baseada na comunidade e uma intervenção nutricional convencional em localidades maias de México

Las malas condiciones nutricionales en muchas localidades mayas de Yucatán, México, persisten, a pesar de que se han implementado diversos programas. El objetivo fue comparar los efectos de una intervención nutricional basada en la comunidad con enfoque intercultural (INBC) y una intervención nutricional convencional (INC), sobre el índice de masa corporal (IMC) y la dieta en mujeres de localidades mayas de Yucatán. Fueron incluidas mujeres adultas con IMC ≥ 25kg/m2 de dos pequeñas localidades rurales mayas vecinas. Ambas intervenciones fueron de tres meses y con 11 sesiones, siguiendo la normatividad vigente; en la INBC fue utilizada la herramienta intercultural, denominada Plato del Bien Comer Maya, además se incluyeron en la INBC estrategias diseñadas con base en información obtenida en una fase previa de estudio cualitativo con entrevistas. El grupo con la INBC (n = 7), en comparación con el grupo con la INC (n = 9), tuvo una mayor disminución de IMC (-0,58 ± 0,70 kg/m2 y +0,27 ± 0,64 kg/m2; p = 0,042), de la circunferencia de cintura (-2,15 ± 2,60 cm y -0,50 ± 0,75 cm; p = 0,042) y del consumo de grasas (-53,23 ± 21,92 gramos y -7,34 ± 25,77 gramos; p = 0,004), así como mayor incremento en las frecuencias semanales de consumo de algunos alimentos locales como nance (p = 0,012), tamarindo (p = 0,001) y chile (p = 0,004), la INBC fue la única que presentó una disminución significativa en el consumo diario de calorías (basal: 2.067 ± 91 kcal/día, a los tres meses: 1.474 ± 31 kcal/día; p = 0,018), hubo en ambos grupos disminuciones en el consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados, pero sin diferencias comparando los grupos; el grupo con la INBC obtuvo mejores resultados que el grupo con la INC.

Poor nutritional conditions persist in many Mayan communities in Yucatán, Mexico, even though various programs have been implemented. The study aimed to compare the effects of a community-based nutritional intervention with an intercultural focus versus a conventional nutritional intervention on body mass index (BMI) and diet in women in Mayan communities in Yucatán. The sample included adult women with BMI ≥ 25kg/m2 from neighboring rural Mayan villages. Both interventions lasted three months with 11 sessions and followed the prevailing guidelines. The community-based intervention used an intercultural tool called Good Mayan Food [Plato del Bien Comer Maya], besides strategies designed according to information obtained from a prior qualitative study phase using interviews. The group that received the community-based intervention (n = 7), compared to the conventional intervention group (n = 9), showed larger decreases in BMI (-0.58 ± 0.70 kg/m2 and +0.27 ± 0.64kg/m2; p = 0.042), waist circumference (-2.15 ± 2.60 cm and -0.50 ± 0.75 cm; p = 0.042), and consumption of fats (-53.23 ± 21.92 grams and -7.34 ± 25.77 grams; p = 0.004), as well as higher increases in weekly consumption of some local foods such as nance fruit (p = 0.012), tamarind (p = 0.001), and chili peppers (p = 0.004). The community-based intervention was the only one to show a significant decrease in daily calorie intake (baseline: 2,067 ± 91 kcal/day, at three months: 1,474 ± 31 kcal/day; p = 0.018), and both groups showed decreases in the consumption of ultra-processed foods, but without significant differences between the two groups. The community-based intervention group showed better results than the conventional intervention group.

As más condições nutricionais em muitas localidades maias de Yucatán (México) persistem apesar da implementação de diversos programas. O objetivo era comparar os impactos de uma intervenção nutricional baseada na comunidade com enfoque intercultural (INBC) e uma intervenção nutricional convencional (INC), sobre o índice de massa corporal (IMC) e a dieta de mulheres de localidades maias de Yucatán. Foram incluídas mulheres adultas com IMC ≥ 25kg/m2 de duas pequenas localidades rurais maias vizinhas. Ambas as intervenções duraram três meses e contaram com 11 sessões, conforme as normas vigentes; na INBC, foi utilizada a ferramenta intercultural denominada Prato de Comer Bem Maia [Plato del Bien Comer Maya], além de estratégias adicionais idealizadas com base em dados obtidos em uma fase prévia de estudo qualitativo com entrevistas. Em comparação com o grupo com a INC (n = 9), o grupo com a INBC (n = 7) teve maior diminuição de IMC (-0,58 ± 0,70 kg/m2 e +0,27 ± 0,64 kg/m2; p = 0,042), da circunferência abdominal (-2,15 ± 2,60 cm y -0,50 ± 0,75 cm; p = 0,042) e do consumo de gorduras (-53,23 ± 21,92 gramas y -7,34 ± 25,77 gramas; p = 0,004), bem como um aumento maior das frequências semanais de consumo de alguns alimentos locais como o murici (p = 0,012), o tamarindo (p = 0,001) e pimenta (p = 0,004). A INBC foi a única a apresentar uma diminuição significativa do consumo diário de calorias (inicial: 2.067 ± 91 kcal/dia, após três meses: 1.474 ± 31 kcal/dia; p = 0.018). Houve em ambos os grupos redução equivalente do consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados; o grupo com a INBC obteve melhores resultados que o grupo com a INC.

A Cecropia peltata ethanolic extract reduces insulin resistance and hepatic steatosis in rats fed a high-fat diet.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Cecropia peltata L. (CP) leaves have been used in Latin American traditional medicine by its purported hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the metabolic effects of an ethanolic extract of CP leaves in rats fed a high-fat diet and 10% of sugar in water (HFD). METHODS: Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups: group 1 was fed a control diet; groups 2, 3 and 4 were fed a HFD. In addition, group 3 was co-administered with 10 mg/kg/day of CP extract (HFD + CP) and group 4 with a solution of 5 mg/kg/day metformin (HFD + M) for 90 days. RESULTS: Body weight gain and serum triglycerides were significantly decreased in the HFD + CP group compared with the HFD and HFD + M groups. Glucose tolerance increased in the HFD + CP compared with the HFD group. Administration with CP extract reduced adipose tissue lipolysis and lipid accumulation in liver of HFD + CP rats with respect to HFD and HFD + M groups. Histological examinations showed that the area of the adipocytes in WAT and the area of lipid vesicles in BAT were significantly smaller in the HFD + CP group than in the HFD and HFD + M groups. CONCLUSION: Administration of a CP extract prevented glucose intolerance and hepatic lipid accumulation in rats fed a HFD in association with reduced adipocyte hypertrophy, demonstrating potential antidiabetic properties.

Metabolic syndrome and urolithiasis: a case-control study. / Síndrome metabólico y litiasis urinaria en adultos: estudio de casos y controles.

BACKGROUND: The estimate for metabolic syndrome (MS) worldwide is above 20%; MS it has been linked to urolithiasis. OBJECTIVE: To determine the association between the components of MS as risk factors for urolithiasis in the adult population of Yucatán, Mexico. METHOD: Case-control study with a sample size of 85 subjects per group, paired by age and sex; patients with urolithiasis (stones > 5 mm) and controls without urolithiasis. Diagnosis was verified by ultrasound. Blood pressure, weight, height, waist circumference, serum triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, glycemia, and urinalysis were determined. International Diabetes Federation criteria were used for the MS diagnosis. Subjects with kidney damage, endocrinopathies and consumption of steroid drugs were excluded. Descriptive statistics, association analysis and risk calculation were performed. RESULTS: One hundred and seventy subjects were included, 83.5% were women and 52.4% presented MS. Was observed an association between urolithiasis and MS (odds ratio [OR]: 2.7; 95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 1.4-5.1; p = 0.001), hypertriglyceridemia (OR: 1.9; 95% CI: 1.06-3.66; p = 0.021) and high blood pressure (OR: 2.5; 95% CI: 1.2-4.8; p = 0.004). The analysis showed that a higher quantity of MS components increases the risk of urolithiasis (p = 0.004). CONCLUSIONS: MS increased in 2.7-fold the risk of urolithiasis. Hypertriglyceridemia and high blood pressure are MS components that increased the risk of urolithiasis.

INTRODUCCIÓN: El síndrome metabólico (SM) tiene una prevalencia mayor del 20% en todo el mundo, y se le ha relacionado con la urolitiasis. OBJETIVO: Determinar la asociación entre los componentes del SM como factores de riesgo para urolitiasis en población adulta de Yucatán, México. MÉTODO: Estudio de casos y controles con un tamaño muestral de 85 sujetos por grupo, pareados por edad y sexo. Los casos con urolitiasis (litos > 5 mm) y los controles sin urolitiasis fueron comprobados mediante ecografía. Se determinaron la presión arterial, el peso, la talla, la circunferencia de la cintura, la trigliceridemia, el colesterol-HDL y la glucemia; se realizó uroanálisis. Para el diagnóstico de SM se siguieron los criterios de la Federación Internacional de Diabetes. Se excluyeron los sujetos con daño renal, endocrinopatías y consumo de medicamentos esteroideos. Se realizaron estadística descriptiva, análisis de asociación y cálculo del riesgo. RESULTADOS: De las 170 personas incluidas, el 83.5% fueron mujeres y el 52.4% presentaban SM. Se observó asociación entre la urolitiasis y el SM (razón de momios [RM]: 2.7; intervalo de confianza del 95% [IC95%]: 1.4-5.1; p = 0.001), la hipertrigliceridemia (RM: 1.9; IC95%: 1.06-3.66; p = 0.021) y la hipertensión arterial (RM: 2.5; IC95%: 1.2-4.8; p = 0.004). El análisis mostró que, a más cantidad de componentes del SM, mayor es el riesgo de urolitiasis (p = 0.004). CONCLUSIONES: El SM incrementa 2.7 veces el riesgo de urolitiasis; de los componentes del SM, la hipertrigliceridemia y la hipertensión incrementan el riesgo de urolitiasis.

[Relationship between body fat and creatinine clearence in adults with and without diabetes mellitus]. / Relación entre grasa corporal y depuración de creatinina en adultos con y sin diabetes mellitus.

BACKGROUND: Obesity is a risk factor for renal damage. This study aimed to determine the relationship between body fat percent and creatinine clearance in adult patients with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). METHODS: An observational prospective cross-correlation study was carried out among adults with and without T2DM between 18 and 60 years of age. It was determined the time of evolution with T2DM, as well as fat percentage (FP), body mass index (BMI), creatinine clearance (Cockroft-Gault [CrCCG]), glycemia and micro/macroalbuminuria. The correlation between CrCCG and FP was determined by Spearman's test. RESULTS: 174 subjects were included in this study. Obesity by BMI and FP in subjects with and without T2DM was similar. Of the studied subjects, 12.6 % didn't have kidney damage and 50.7 % had increased risk of renal disease; the frequencies for stages 1-4 of kidney damage were 12.0, 20.1, 4.0 and 0.6 %, respectively. Spearman's test showed a direct relationship between FP and CrCCG, higher in diabetics (r = 0.418, p < 0.0001) than in non-diabetics (p = 0.327, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: The FP was correlated directly with the CrCCG in subjects with and without T2DM; therefore, we can conclude that the greater the kidney damage, the smaller the fat porcentage in the study sample.

Introducción: la obesidad es un factor de riesgo para daño renal. El objetivo del estudio fue conocer la relación entre el porcentaje de grasa corporal (PG) y la depuración de creatinina en pacientes adultos con y sin diabetes mellitus 2 (DM2). Métodos: estudio observacional, prospectivo, transversal de correlación. Se evaluaron adultos entre 18 y 60 años, con y sin DM2. Se determinó el tiempo de evolución con DM2, el PG, el índice de masa corporal (IMC), la depuración de creatinina (Cockroft-Gault [DCrCG]), la glicemia y la micro/macroalbuminuria. Mediante la prueba de Spearman se determinó la correlación entre DCrCG y PG. Resultados: se incluyeron 174 sujetos. La frecuencia de obesidad por IMC y PG en sujetos con y sin DM2 fue similar. El 12.6 % no tuvo daño renal y el 50.7 % tuvo riesgo aumentado de enfermedad renal. Las frecuencias para los estadios 1 a 4 fueron 12.0, 20.1, 4.0 y 0.6 %, de forma respectiva. La prueba de Spearman mostró relación directa entre PG y DCrCG, mayor en diabéticos (r = 0.418 frente a r = 0.327, p < 0.0001). Conclusiones: el PG corporal se correlacionó en forma directa con la DCrCG en sujetos con y sin DM2; se infiere que a mayor daño renal, menor grasa tiene la población evaluada.

[Kidney function in marginalized population: a pilot study]. / Función renal en un grupo marginado de la población. Estudio piloto.

BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health problem; more than 6 % of worldwide population suffers from it. Low education and socioeconomic status, as well as limited access to medical care increase the probability of kidney damage. The objective was to evaluate and classify renal function in Yucatan's marginalized population. METHODS: A transversal descriptive survey was carried out among non-hospitalized adults of a general hospital. The study population included marginalized subjects (confirmed by socioeconomic survey), without oedema, pregnancy or diabetes mellitus. Renal function was evaluated by glomerular filtration rate. Patients were staged according to KDOQI guidelines. Likewise, weight, height, body mass index (BMI), fat percentage and blood pressure were measured. The results were compared between gender groups as well as rural and urban population. RESULTS: 165 subjects were included (83 % female). High risk of kidney damage was observed in 44.2 % of patients; 1.8 %, 49.1 %, and 4.8 % were in stages 1 to 3, respectively. There was no difference when comparing data between different groups. CONCLUSIONS: This study found high prevalence of CKD in Yucatan's marginalized population.

INTRODUCCIÓN: la enfermedad renal crónica (ERC) es un problema de salud pública. A nivel mundial, más del 6 % de la población la padece. Tener un nivel educativo y socioeconómico bajo, así como acceso limitado a los servicios médicos incrementan la probabilidad de daño renal. Los objetivos de esta investigación fueron evaluar y clasificar la función renal de la población marginada de Yucatán. MÉTODOS: estudio observacional, prospectivo, transversal, descriptivo, en una muestra no probabilística consecutiva, en adultos del área de consulta externa de un hospital general. Se incluyeron sujetos marginados (confirmado por encuesta socioeconómica), sin edema, embarazo ni diabetes mellitus. Se realizaron pruebas de función renal; se calculó filtrado glomerular y se estadificaron las enfermedades de los pacientes, según guías KDOQI. Se determinó peso, talla, índice de masa corporal (IMC), porcentaje de grasa y presión arterial. Se compararon los resultados entre grupos por sexo y por población rural y urbana. RESULTADOS: se incluyeron 165 sujetos (83 % mujeres). El 44.2 % presentó un riesgo alto de daño renal; 8, 49.1 y 4.8 % estuvieron en estadios del 1 al 3, respectivamente. No hubo diferencia cuando se compararon los datos entre los diferentes grupos estudiados. CONCLUSIONES: se encontró alta prevalencia de ERC en la población marginada de Yucatán.

Epidemiología y clínica de la litiasis urinaria en niños / Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of urolithiasis in children

Establecer las características clínicas y demográficas de los pacientes pediátricos con litiasis urinaria (LU) de Yucatán, México. Métodos: Mediante diseño prospectivo y longitudinal se estudiaron todos los menores de 16 años con diagnóstico de LU, durante un período de 9 años; se registraron los datos clínicos, las alteraciones metabólicas, el tratamiento instituido, las complicaciones, las recurrencias, etcétera. Resultados: Se observaron 69 casos nuevos por año, con un aumento de la tasa de prevalencia del 19% en relación con lo informado en años previos. En los 474 pacientes estudiados se observó una relación varones: mujeresde 1:1.6, con edades desde 3 hasta 180 meses, con predominio de lactantes y escolares. Las alteraciones metabólicas más frecuentes fueron hiperuricosuria, hipercalciuria e hipocitraturia. El 27% tuvo sobrepeso u obesidad y el 32.7% talla baja. El 63.9% tuvo antecedente familiar y el 20.8% antecedente personal positivo de LU. El 7.1% se asoció con malformaciones urinarias. El 7.8% de los cálculos fueron hallazgos, detectándose en más de un sitio anatómico en el 29.1% de los casos. El cuadro clínico varió desde casos asintomáticos, hasta casos con datos clínicos de insuficiencia renal aguda o crónica. Conclusiones: Deben diseñarse programas de prevención, diagnóstico y tratamiento oportunos para disminuir la incidencia y complicaciones en niños con LU de Yucatán...

[Changes in body composition according to kidney damage in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus]. / Modificaciones en la composición corporal según el daño renal en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2.

OBJECTIVE: To know the relationship between total body composition and the stage of kidney damage, according to the K/DOQI classification, in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). METHODS: Under a correlation design, adults with T2DM were studied. Age, evolution time, fat and lean mass, fat percentage, total water, body index mass (BMI), creatinine clearance by Cockroft-Gault (CrCCG), glucose, HbA1c, proteinuria and microalbuminuria were determined. T test to compare independent means and Spearman correlation were used. RESULTS: The study included 60 men (23.4%) and 196 women (76.6%). There were no differences by gender when comparing age, BMI, duration of T2DM, blood glucose and HbA1c. The analysis showed a direct relationship between BMI (r = 0.281), the amount of fat mass (r = 0.360), lean tissue (r = 0.158), and water (r = 0.176) with the CrCCG (p < 0.0001). The biggest change in body composition, due to fat mass, was observed in chronic kidney disease stages 1-3, in which BMI had a good correlation with fat mass (r = 0.80, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Fat mass is inversely related to the stage of kidney damage in patients with T2DM.