He does have hypertension but it is well controlled. His blood sugar

In Reply to: Also, if he has hypertension, that needs to be very well controlled. posted by And an ACE inhibitor may help his kidney function even if his pressure is normal. sm on Wed, Dec 15 2021 at 06:02 PM CST:

:is not as well controlled as it should be. We will definitely be discussing with the doctor but he has recommended a 24-hour urine collection so I guess we will see what that shows first.

Also he is on a diuretic - is it possible that he is being over-diuresed?

Thanks for your insight.

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• 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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