Physical fitness level affects kidney function in type 2 diabetes

(The Endocrine Society) Adults with type 2 diabetes who improve their physical fitness lower their chances of getting chronic kidney disease, and if they already have kidney damage, they can improve their kidney function. These findings come from a new study presented Monday at the joint meeting in Chicago of the International Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society: ICE/ENDO 2014.