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What To Do For Kidney Problem?
My microalbunim is 2.3. I am a 66 yr old female who survived aortic dissection (thoracic) 4 yrs ago. All kidney function tests pior to Feb. 2014 where well within normal limits. I did develop type 2 diabetes after my surgery and take Junevia only. A1C is 6.2 What does this 2.3 result mean? I worked in medicine I know the consequences if untreated for long period of time but I am worried and since dealing with my own mortality I don t want to deal with kidney disease.....................is there a medication or treatment before we get to dialysis? Thank you Mary
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
Hello Mary and welcome to HCM>
As an Urologist, i can understand your anxiety.
Why worry about kidney failure and dialysis. Microalbumin level is normal.
Microalbumin upto 30 is normal.It shows good kidney function.
If the creatinine, goes above high levels with proteinuria, dialysis is needed.
Your kidney function is normal as you mention.
Your HbA1c is in a healthy range.Keep it below 6.5, if possible.
If you've any doubts,send it as a direct question,to me.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
As an Urologist, i can understand your anxiety.
Why worry about kidney failure and dialysis. Microalbumin level is normal.
Microalbumin upto 30 is normal.It shows good kidney function.
If the creatinine, goes above high levels with proteinuria, dialysis is needed.
Your kidney function is normal as you mention.
Your HbA1c is in a healthy range.Keep it below 6.5, if possible.
If you've any doubts,send it as a direct question,to me.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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