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My daughter is new type 1 dm.her pedi dr just told us her ua results showed proteinuria. ordered 24 urine test.is this something serious? why is this
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Proteinuria: Proteinuria is present if the filtering mechanism of the kidneys is injured. High levels of protein cam increase ones risk for heart disase, stroke, nerve and eye complications.
Answered 8/18/2013
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Proteinuria: I am sorry to hear about your daughter's proteinuria (p) diabetics get (p) from diabetes as well as other causes. Have her see a pediatric nephrologist to have her urine collected for 24 hours, to assess her kidney function and the amount of her p. Blood will also be taken to see if she has any glomerular disease other than diabetes. P correlates directly to diabetic complications.
Answered 8/19/2013
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