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I have diabetes. Can I do the kidney function test?
I have diabetes. Can I do the kidney function test?
I have diabetes. Can I do the kidney function test?
Yes, you can perform KFT every 3 months.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
Related Questions
How does diabetes affect the kidneys?
Most people with diabetic kidney disease do not have symptoms. The only way to know if you have diabetic kidney disease is to get your kidneys checked via blood tests.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
What is the correlation between diabetes and kidney disease?
People with diabetes have high glycemia which makes the kidneys weak and prone to damage hence there is a direct relation between diabetes and kidney disease.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
What can I do to help prevent kidney disease if I have diabetes?
To prevent kidney diseases diabetics should consume less salt and ensure that their kidneys are working fine by doing a KFT test regularly.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
How does diabetes impact kidney function?
Over time, high blood sugar from diabetes can damage blood vessels in the kidneys as well as nephrons so they do not work as well as they should. Many people with diabetes also develop high blood pressure, which can damage kidneys too
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
Does diabetes type 2 mean chronic kidney disease?
No detection of diabetes type2 does not mean chronic kidney disease.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
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