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Diagnosis



Early screening for microalbuminuria is essential for all patients with diabetes. Aggressive intervention can delay and possibly stop progression through the stages of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Patients often seek medical attention only after having progressed to stage 3 or 4. Those who have reached stage 3 should be referred to a nephrologist (kidney specialist). The nephrologist monitors ongoing management and conducts further diagnostic studies to exclude nondiabetic causes ...Read the full article