Question 1

Importance of Early Screening

Accepted Answer

Detects kidney damage in early stages before symptoms appear Reduces the risk of chronic renal failure Monitors response to diabetes and blood pressure treatments

Question 2

Target Groups

Accepted Answer

Type 1 diabetic patients (5 years post-diagnosis) Type 2 diabetic patients (at diagnosis and annually) Patients with hypertension

Question 3

Frequently Asked Questions

Accepted Answer

Does the test require fasting? No, fasting is not required. How often should I test? At least once a year for diabetic patients.

Protect Your Kidneys From Diabetes - Urine Microalbumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (UACR) Test