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Renal Function Test (Kidney)

Omar51

Omar51

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Type of diabetes
Prediabetes
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Diet only
My recent Renal Function Test came in and two numbers are High. please help me to understand what’s wrong

UREA NITROGEN (BUN)
Reference Range: 7-25 mg/dL
IS: 42 High

BUN/CREATININE RATIO
Reference Range: 6-22 (calc)
IS: 35 High
 
Omar51 said:
My recent Renal Function Test came in and two numbers are High. please help me to understand what’s wrong

UREA NITROGEN (BUN)
Reference Range: 7-25 mg/dL
IS: 42 High

BUN/CREATININE RATIO
Reference Range: 6-22 (calc)
IS: 35 High
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Hi @Omar51 have a look at this link: https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/c...eatinine test is used,and systems in the body.
Are you Type 1 ?
The first mention of kidney malfunction for me was in 1973, but it may have started even before that. Over the years I was put on progressively sophisticated drugs which meant my kidneys kept going for 40 years before I had a transplant. Had the treatment been more sophisticated then, and had I not waited till 1979 before taking responsibility for my health, my kidneys could well have lasted even longer. The key thing is good blood glucose control. Good luck.
 
Grant_Vicat said:
Hi @Omar51 have a look at this link: https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/c...eatinine test is used,and systems in the body.
Are you Type 1 ?
The first mention of kidney malfunction for me was in 1973, but it may have started even before that. Over the years I was put on progressively sophisticated drugs which meant my kidneys kept going for 40 years before I had a transplant. Had the treatment been more sophisticated then, and had I not waited till 1979 before taking responsibility for my health, my kidneys could well have lasted even longer. The key thing is good blood glucose control. Good luck.
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Mr Grant your remarks are helpful. I am pre diabetic and don’t take medicine and control BG with diet.

My recent A1c came in few days ago.
Last HbA1c 5.6=38 (6 months ago)
Missed A1c (3 months ago) traveling, it was going to be high anyway.

Today got tested and got results 5.6=38

My test results are in non diabetic range, of course I am still pre diabetic.

My Creatinine and eGFR results are in range.

I have appointments with Nephrologist and my dietitian in 2 weeks. will still check that recommended website.

Just looked at the Creatinine link, very useful link, will read thoroughly.
I have been doing Creatinine test for about 10 years.

Thanks a lot for your help and useful info
-Omar
 
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Omar51 said:
Mr Grant your remarks are helpful. I am pre diabetic and don’t take medicine and control BG with diet.

My recent A1c came in few days ago.
Last HbA1c 5.6=38 (6 months ago)
Missed A1c (3 months ago) traveling, it was going to be high anyway.

Today got tested and got results 5.6=38

My test results are in non diabetic range, of course I am still pre diabetic.

My Creatinine and eGFR results are in range.

I have appointments with Nephrologist and my dietitian in 2 weeks. will still check that recommended website.

Just looked at the Creatinine link, very useful link, will read thoroughly.
I have been doing Creatinine test for about 10 years.

Thanks a lot for your help and useful info
-Omar
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My pleasure!
 
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