Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query. When a person has diabetes for many years, it does damage multiple organs including kidneys. This is particularly more so if blood glucose is not well controlled. Ideally fasting glucose should be HbA1c % < 6.8. If this is not maintained, then there is a progressive reduction in kidney efficiency. That results in reduction of GFR. Therefore, it is essential to achieve a strict glucose control. Thanks.

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My Glomerular Filtration Rate is 78. I am 63 years old. How much is my kidney damaged & what medication should I take to bring it to 90? I'm diabetic. My fasting glucose is 162 whereas it should be around 100. The blood test was taken when I was a bit feverish with body pain due to diabetic effect.

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Dr. Prabhakar Laxman JatharEndocrinologist47yrs exp

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Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query. When a person has diabetes for many years, it does damage multiple organs including kidneys. This is particularly more so if blood glucose is not well controlled. Ideally fasting glucose should be < 100 mg, PP 150 to 170 mg & HbA1c% < 6.8. If this is not maintained, then there is a progressive reduction in kidney efficiency. That results in reduction of GFR. Therefore, it is essential to achieve a strict glucose control. Thanks.

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