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The diabetes is affecting his kidney function, which is pretty much

Posted by what happens in insulin-dependent diabetics by his age if not sooner. sm on Wed, Dec 15 2021 at 05:57 PM CST:

In Reply to: Questions about BUN/creatinine posted by Calling my fellow MT MDs on Wed, Dec 15 2021 at 03:30 PM CST:

I don't think there is anything to be done for it at this point besides very careful management of diet and insulin to slow progression, but you two should discuss it with his doctor.

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Also, if he has hypertension, that needs to be very well controlled. And an ACE inhibitor may help his kidney function even if his pressure is normal. sm Wed, Dec 15 2021 at 06:02 PM CST (6)
- He does have hypertension but it is well controlled. His blood sugar OP Wed, Dec 15 2021 at 08:05 PM CST (5)
  - Some diuretics can also increase blood sugars so may be worth looking at that as well nm Talon Thu, Dec 16 2021 at 12:44 PM CST (1)
    - I didn't realize that. I will have to look into that, thanks. OP Thu, Dec 16 2021 at 03:08 PM CST (0)
  - I think high-dose loop diuretics can mess with kidney function/tests, but I'm a long time out of clinical work. Another question to take up with the doctor. nm Wed, Dec 15 2021 at 08:14 PM CST (2)
    - You have been very helpful. We will of course speak with the doctor OP Wed, Dec 15 2021 at 08:28 PM CST (1)
      - Objectivity and thought processes tend to short-circuit in everyone with it's their loved one who is sick. Just take some deep breaths and sm Thu, Dec 16 2021 at 05:57 AM CST (0)

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