New onset diabetes after transplantation (NODAT) : scientific data review

New onset diabetes after transplantation (NODAT) is one of the most common and serious complications of solid organ transplantation. The incidence of NODAT is estimated to range from 2% to 53%. Patients who develop new onset diabetes after transplantation are significantly more frequently exposed to a higher risk of death and cardiovascular incidents as well as other adverse effects, such as decreased patient survival, higher infection rates and early graft loss. Identifying high-risk patients, undertaking preventive action and applying appropriate treatment can limit the development of new onset diabetes after transplantation and improve a patient’s long-term prognosis.