The urinary microbiome in association with diabetes and diabetic kidney disease: A systematic review (Updated January 4, 2025).

The article discusses the urinary microbiome in relation to diabetes and diabetic kidney disease, highlighting the limited information available on this topic. A systematic review was conducted, analyzing data from 18 studies involving 1,571 individuals, with a focus on the differences in urinary microbiota between individuals with diabetes and healthy controls. The findings suggest a decreased richness and diversity in urinary microbiota in individuals with diabetes, as well as a correlation between decreased diversity and the progression of kidney disease. [Extracted from the article]