Can I, at least, drink water while fasting for a blood test?
Yes, you can sip some amount of water and not drink a large amount.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
Diabetes melitus can cause the vessels to become narrow and clogged. Without enough blood, the kidneys become damaged and albumin (a type of protein) passes through these filters and ends up in the urine where it should not be.
Research suggests that 30% people have kidney disease along with diabetes but most will not get kidney failure.
Yes, you can perform KFT every 3 months.
Yes, diabetes can affect your kidneys health hence you are recommended to keep checking them with KFT tests every six months.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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