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Aged 70 yrs and the blood urean is 60, grbs-178, cretanine is 2.2, sodium - 135, potasium-5.1, chloride-109. tell us she is normal or you guide us?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Diabetes?: Optimized sugar control with diet and medication can improve diabetes related kidney disease. ACEI are also proven to improve kidney function, but a full work up needs to be done, preferably by a nephrologist. She is not "normal", but can stay healthier if appropriate care is provided sooner than later.

Answered 3/7/2015

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