"*Nationwide studies refer to those offered in every US State." Family Investigation of Nephropathy and Diabetes (FIND)Who can participate?In order for a family to participate, there must be at least one person with kidney disease due to diabetes. In addition, there must be at least one full brother/sister (not a half or step brother/sister) who: (1) has diabetes and kidney disease OR (2) has had diabetes for more than 10 years and does not have kidney disease. A family with a member with diabetic kidney disease whose two parents are willing to participate may also be enrolled in the study. Other family members may be recruited to the study as well. There are also opportunities for Mexican-American patients with diabetic kidney disease, and African-American patients with diabetic and non-diabetic kidney disease and their families to participate as well.What is this study? The main goal of this consortium is to acquire sets of families with well-characterized diabetic nephropathy, in order to perform a genome scan to identify chromosomal regions linked with diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage).Why is it being done? This study's primary aim is to identify genes responsible for diabetic nephropathy and their linkage relationships, if any, to nephropathy.If I enroll in this study, what do I have to do? In order to participate in FIND please contact one of our participating investigating centers, which are listed under "How can I learn more?" below.Can I participate in other studies if I participate in this one? YesHow can I learn more? Please contact the location nearest you.
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