Robin wrote:
> Hi,I went to my diabetic dr. last wk. and she told me that I had
> protien in my urine the last time I was there which was 3 months
> ago.And she took another blood test and her office called me yesterday
> and I am supposed to go in the morning for more blood work. I take
> water pills too and had to be off of them for a couple of days for the
> test.I do pretty good about keeping my blood sugar down under 120 and
> my A1C test was 5.5 which is what it usually is.So I don't know if the
> protien spilling into my kidneys is caused by my diabetes or what.Do
> any of you know anything about this.I have been diabetic for 3 1/2 yrs.
> now I was 48 when I was diagnosed with it,I take Metformin 500mg.2x a
> day.If anyone can tell me something about this I would appreicate it.
> Thanks Robin

Hi, Robin. None of us here are medical doctors (at least I don't think
so) so we can't really give you any advice on the subject.

Your doctor is your best source of information.

I Googled and found:

http://www.diabetesuffolk.com/Complications/Diabetic%20Nephropathy.asp

See if that helps any.

Sue Crocker
List Mom