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If a diabetic has about 60% of his kidney function, can it get better with care?
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Sometimes: Previously it was thought that once damaged kidneys could not improve. I have been noticing though that with right combination of diet, medical management and lipid control kidney function can improve.
Answered 12/30/2016
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