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What Is The Longevity For A Patient With 40 % Kidney Function?
My mother is in renal failure with 40% of kidney function. She is 95, a diabetic and there is no dialysis. She is experiencing fluid retention in her body including hands, arms and legs. Can you give me any idea of the timeframe of how much time she may have to live?
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
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with diabetes,40% kidney function and no dialysis she has a maximum of six months to one year left....
with diabetes,40% kidney function and no dialysis she has a maximum of six months to one year left....
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