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Is High Creatinine Level Of 6.8 While Being Diabetic Concerning?
My Dad has just been diagnosed with high creatinine level, he has been suffering from Diabetes for the past 18 years. The Diabetes is in control now but the creatinine level is 6.8, which seems very high. We are really concerned. We are based out of India. Kindly help. Any opinion would be highly appreciated.
Tue, 1 Mar 2016
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist.
Yes it is a matter of concerns. In diabetic patient serum creatinine can be increased due to kidney disease. I will advise you to visit a doctor for evaluation.
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health
Yes it is a matter of concerns. In diabetic patient serum creatinine can be increased due to kidney disease. I will advise you to visit a doctor for evaluation.
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health
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