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4. Diagnosing kidney problems

When there's a suspicion of kidney trouble, nephrologists aren't short on tools. Blood tests to measure creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels, alongside Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), are standard. Urine tests like the albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) help detect early signs of kidney damage due to diabetes, ensuring timely intervention.

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