About 20%–40% of people with diabetes in China develop diabetic kidney disease, which is now a leading cause of chronic kidney disease and end‑stage renal disease.
Early Symptoms
Often no obvious symptoms in early stage.The only key change is increased urinary microalbumin, which can only be detected by laboratory tests.
Screening Methods
Screen at least once a year, including:
Urinalysis
Urinary albumin/creatinine ratio (UACR)
Serum creatinine (to calculate estimated glomerular filtration rate, eGFR)