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ConditionName
Diabetic Nephropathy
ConditionDescription
Symptoms
Worsening blood pressure control; Swelling of feet, ankles, hands or eyes; Increased need to urinate; Reduced need for insulin or diabetes medicine; Confusion or difficulty concentrating; Shortness of breath (SOB); Loss of appetite;
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ClinicalTests
UA: protein in the urine; Random urine albumin/creatinine ratio; Urinalysis for signs of other renal disorders (eg, hematuria, red blood cell [RBC] casts);
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WebLink
https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/genitourinary-disorders/glomerular-disorders/diabetic-nephropathy
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