By analyzing several outcome indexes, we found that compared with ACEI/ARB treatment alone, tripterygium glycosides combined with ACEI/ARB could improve the effective rate, increase plasma albumin and improve renal function in patients with diabetic nephropathy, suggesting that the effect of TG combined with ACEI/ARB in treating diabetic nephropathy is worthy of affirmation. Here, ALB is linked to diabetic kidney disease.