Diabetic kidney disease is a leading cause of kidney failure and dialysis.

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Because the disease can cause kidney failure and place sufferers on dialysis, Genzyme is calling on 3, 000 to 4, 000 nephrologists.

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The US and the UK have long waiting lists for kidney donations which are needed by patients with renal failure who rely on dialysis machines to stay alive until they are given a new kidney.

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