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Can ace inhibitor/arbs safely used to control microscopic proteinuria in a 60 yo m type2dm (20yr)with single kidney (normotensive)?
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Yes: Yes, ace inhibitors slow the progression of kidney disease and spilling of protein in the urine. This is common knowledge and you should be on one if you are diabetic even if you have not protien in the urine.
Answered 1/9/2013
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Proteinuria: You can use either an ace-i or arb to control proteinuria.Make sure your physician puts you on the maximum dose of either, as proteinuria is reduced directly related to the dose of the ace-i or arb being prescribed. Good luck.
Answered 9/28/2016
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