RAMANI A - This means u r diabetic from 52. Why didn't u control ok now it is not too late. Go for a walk daily morning and evening. This will keep your weight and sugar level under control. Further drink enough water. Your kidney will start functioning well Do little pranayam specially kapalbhati which will make u perfect. Don't worry u ll be alright
Gracinda - Yes, it indicates a moderate level of renal failure; as to whether it is acute or chronic it is impossible to say based upon 1 test. Renal failure is a common side effect with long-standing diabetes. You need to work closely with your endocrinologist to achieve optimal control of your blood sugars.
syl c. - Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) Normal: 6-20 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or 2.1-7.1 millimoles per liter (mmol/L)
Blood creatinine: Men: 0.6-1.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or 71-106 micromoles per liter (mcmol/L)
Women: 0.4-1.0 mg/dL or 36-90 mcmol/L
There are different things that could be causing your readings high blood pressure, kidney problems, dehydration, hyperthyroidism, etc. The main thing is that you need to check with your doctor to find out what is causing these readings.
The doctor uses your creatinine level to calculate the Glomular Filtration Rate (GFR), which is a measure that shows how well your kidneys are functioning.
Based on an on-line calculator: www.davita.com/gfr-calculator
(and my own personal experience with kidney failure), you are in Stage 4 Kidney failure, and just a small step away from needing dialysis! Your kidney function is SEVERELY limited. In fact, you may need dialysis within the next 5 years! At 65, your doctor may decide that you are too old and too sick for a kidney transplant (I got a transplant at age 55).
Stay in CLOSE touch with your doctor, and ASK FOR a referral to a Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist).
if you get your diabetes under TIGHT control, and work with the Nephrologist, you may be able to hold you kidney function at this level for several more years, thus missing the pain of dialysis.
Abby - Yes you should be concerned. These levels are quite abnormal and signal moderate to severe kidney disease. Diabetic nephropathy occurs due to years of strain on the kidneys from high sugars. Overtime the filtration system is stressed and kidney disease/failure occurs. This will progress to kidney failure requiring dialysis. To slow the progression you need to take these readings seriously and see your doctor. You should be trying to control your sugars and blood pressure and request to see a nephrologist.
RAMANI A - This means u r diabetic from 52. Why didn't u control ok now it is not too late. Go for a walk daily morning and evening. This will keep your weight and sugar level under control. Further drink enough water. Your kidney will start functioning well Do little pranayam specially kapalbhati which will make u perfect. Don't worry u ll be alright
ReplyDeleteGracinda - Yes, it indicates a moderate level of renal failure; as to whether it is acute or chronic it is impossible to say based upon 1 test.
ReplyDeleteRenal failure is a common side effect with long-standing diabetes. You need to work closely with your endocrinologist to achieve optimal control of your blood sugars.
syl c. - Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) Normal: 6-20 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or 2.1-7.1 millimoles per liter (mmol/L)
ReplyDeleteBlood creatinine:
Men: 0.6-1.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or 71-106 micromoles per liter (mcmol/L)
Women: 0.4-1.0 mg/dL or 36-90 mcmol/L
There are different things that could be causing your readings high blood pressure, kidney problems, dehydration, hyperthyroidism, etc. The main thing is that you need to check with your doctor to find out what is causing these readings.
Hope this helps.
VISHWAPREMI - If you maintain 80 & 120 there is no need to worry.
ReplyDeleteGary B - Yes. You are in SEVERE danger!
ReplyDeleteThe doctor uses your creatinine level to calculate the Glomular Filtration Rate (GFR), which is a measure that shows how well your kidneys are functioning.
Based on an on-line calculator:
www.davita.com/gfr-calculator
(and my own personal experience with kidney failure), you are in Stage 4 Kidney failure, and just a small step away from needing dialysis! Your kidney function is SEVERELY limited. In fact, you may need dialysis within the next 5 years! At 65, your doctor may decide that you are too old and too sick for a kidney transplant (I got a transplant at age 55).
Stay in CLOSE touch with your doctor, and ASK FOR a referral to a Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist).
if you get your diabetes under TIGHT control, and work with the Nephrologist, you may be able to hold you kidney function at this level for several more years, thus missing the pain of dialysis.
Abby - Yes you should be concerned. These levels are quite abnormal and signal moderate to severe kidney disease. Diabetic nephropathy occurs due to years of strain on the kidneys from high sugars. Overtime the filtration system is stressed and kidney disease/failure occurs. This will progress to kidney failure requiring dialysis. To slow the progression you need to take these readings seriously and see your doctor. You should be trying to control your sugars and blood pressure and request to see a nephrologist.
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