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What are the lab tests to be done to identify the renal function in early stages of chronic diabetes?

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Dr. Veeraish Chauhan answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Tests: Here is an article on what tests are useful: http://www.Kidneydoctorbradenton.Org/2013/03/how-do-physicians-check-your-kidneys.Html.

Answered 10/4/2016

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