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Diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy
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Posted on 22/06/2017 15:37
How were you diagnosed with diabetic nephropathy (a complication which affects kidneys)? Were you showing any symptoms before the diagnosis?
Did it happen during a routine check-up? What tests did you have to do?
Beginning of the discussion - 29/06/2017
Diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/diabetes-type-2/diabetic-nephropathy/diagnosis-of-diabetic-nephropathy-1817Posted on 29/06/2017 15:54
Hi, was diagnosed after a routine blood test showed some abnormalities. I don't really know what kind but they said I had diabetic nephropathy. It isn't bad but have to take medication. No symptoms for now really. Or I don't notice them
Posted on 02/08/2017 12:21
If you have been diagnosed with diabetic nephropathy (a complication that affects kidneys), let us know about your experience and your opinion on how the diagnosis was established.
Posted on 02/08/2017 12:40
Hi, I have episodes of high blood pressure, so I was told it might bring on kidney problems later if I don't succeed in controlling my blood pressure. Would like to know how the diagnosis is made. Just in case..
Posted on 04/09/2017 18:16
Don't hesitate to share your experience with the care pathway you have been following since your diagnosis.
In your opinion, did the doctor who estabished the diagnosis explained well enough to you what it means to have a diabetic nephropathy and what treatment options you have? For example, did they tell you about dialysis and kidney transplantation?
Posted on 04/09/2017 18:28
Hi @nineoneone you have to do a urine and a blood test, or several it depends on what substance they are looking for.
My doctor explained lots of things to mewhen the diagnosis was made.. anyway I was expecting comlications as my blood pressure has been hectic and I am "skightly" overweight
But I was still scared and I am right now. I started reading a lot on the internet and it doesn't help. It seems there are not so many people with this type of complication, or I just haven't been lucky to find them.
How did others react to the diagnosis?
Posted on 15/09/2017 21:48
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Posted on 16/09/2017 03:45
I was diagnosed with kidney problems following routine bloods. I have medication and been told as long as I keep it under control should be ok. Losing weight exercise and blood sugar level control is essential. May not have symptoms unless blood pressure is very high
Posted on 06/10/2017 13:04
Hi @Mags9349 what medication are you taking?
Posted on 06/10/2017 19:02
Ramipril 5mgs