Studies included in Phase I Analysis grouped by Intervention.

¥Micro and macroalbuminuria were the only renal outcomes improved by intervention. No beneficial effect of intervention reported for other renal outcomes (doubling of creatinine, ESRD), thus not forwarded to phase II analysis.*No beneficial effects seen for renal outcomes by this intervention thus not forwarded to phase II analysis.ACEi Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor; ARB Angiotensin receptor blocker; CCB Calcium channel blocker; AST-120 an oral adsorbent agent; AGE Advanced glycation endproduct; CR-LIPE carbohydrate restricted low iron available polyphenol enriched diet.