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Message: <blockquote data-quote="AndBreathe" data-source="post: 2761208" data-attributes="member: 88961">Hi Jo.  One thing I will say is, not all chronic kidney disease is related to diabetes.  I recall a few years ago being astonished by the percentage of over 60s with CKD, and even moreso once folks reach 70 and beyond.  Most of them have no idea as their GPs are just monitoring by regular bloods.I have no idea where you are in terms of age, but keeping your diabetes status and blood pressure in good shape will be standing yo in good stead.I don't know if you've had input from your GP yet, but likely worth a discussion with them - even if just to ease your mind and agree any relevant next steps.It's easy to say, don't panic, but it honestly helps nothing.</blockquote>

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