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Brainlab - 12-11-06 09:51
A 25-year-old man has had type 1 diabetes mellitus for 5 years. His physician is concerned about the possibility of permanent renal damage. Which of the following is the best early indicator for diabetic nephropathy?
A. Albuminuria
B. Hypertension
C. Rising blood urea nitrogen
D. Rising creatinine
E. Urinary tract infection
Brainlab - 12-11-06 09:51
A 25-year-old man has had type 1 diabetes mellitus for 5 years. His physician is concerned about the possibility of permanent renal damage. Which of the following is the best early indicator for diabetic nephropathy?
A. Albuminuria
B. Hypertension
C. Rising blood urea nitrogen
D. Rising creatinine
E. Urinary tract infection
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Re: Endocrine TheOne - 12-11-06 13:05 A
Microalbuminuria is defined as albumin excretion of more than 20 mcg/min. This phase indicates incipient diabetic nephropathy and calls for aggressive management, at which stage the disease may be potentially reversible (ie, microalbuminuria can regress).
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Re: Endocrine babbu5508 - 07-06-10 22:40 microalbuminuria is the best early indicator for diabetic nephropathy...microalbuminuria refers to albumin 30-300mcg/dl
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