What is hemoglobin A1c?
A hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test is a blood test that shows what your average blood sugar (glucose) level was over the past 3 months.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is a test that measures your level of kidney function and determines your stage of kidney disease
Most people with kidney disease will develop anemia. Anemia can happen early in the course of kidney disease and grow worse as kidneys fail and can no longer make EPO
Yes, because the kidneys cannot make enough erythropoitin which leads to a drop in red blood cell production which can cause anemia.
Jaggery is a good source of iron and sugar which resolves anemia problems in patients with kidney disorders. This is reason why jaggery is recommended in patients living with mild to chronic kidney disorders.
If you are detected with anemia during dialysis it is treated with medications because diet alone cannot meet your iron needs. The drug is called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). ESAs replace the EPO that is low in people with kidney failure, so they can make red blood cells.
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