8 March 2012
How to Detect
About Kidney Diseases
As a medical professional you may be interested in the many questions a patient can ask. Please visit www.kidney.org.au. Go to FOR PATIENTS > Answers to FAQ
Courtesy of Kidney Health Australia
About eGFR
Today many laboratories around the world report estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) instead of, or in addition to, serum creatinine. eGFR provides the physician with information about kidney function that is, in general, more informative. As a result, a greater percentage of patients with diabetes or hypertension and their physicians have a better knowledge of their kidney function. Assessment of eGFR as an index of kidney function should be complemented by assessing urine for protein or – preferably – albumin excretion.See the GFR calculators on www.kidney.org/professionals/tools/
For many more relevant web links see: www.ifkf.net/weblinks
Signs of Kidney Disease in Patients with Diabetes
- Albumin/protein in urine
- High blood pressure
- Ankle and leg swelling, leg cramps
- Going to bathroom more often at night
- High levels of BUN and creatinine in blood
- Less need for insulin or antidiabetic medications
- Morning sickness, nausea and vomiting
- Weakness, paleness and anemia
- Itching
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