DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...
Dear Dr. Roach: I just had my yearly physical exam and am concerned about my kidney test results. Last October, my GFR was 38; in February, 43. My most recent is 39. I have seen a kidney specialist ...
HbA1c, fasting insulin, lipid profile, Vitamin D, and uric acid. Even slight abnormalities can increase kidney risk.