What is the cause of diabetic nephropathy in the kidney? As it what is occurring there? 2. What would be seen on biopsy? 3. What is seen in the kidney after long time?

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1. What is the cause of diabetic nephropathy in the kidney? As it what is occurring there? 2. What would be seen on biopsy? 3. What is seen in the kidney after long time?