Clinic visit

[macabee]

Went for my first quarterly check with the diabetic nurse, pleased with my results:

HbA1c is 48 mmol/ml [6.5]
Cholesterol 4.6
BP 122/80
Creatinine 85 *
eGFR 60 *

Now the goal is to maintain this level, or surpass it!

Ho Hum
I need a cuppa

* I do not have a clue what they represent, must google them!

 

[Northerner]

Excellent results! Well, the ones I understand anyway! 🙂

 

[hotchop]

I had to google it too.

The eGFR test is used to screen for and detect early kidney damage and to monitor kidney status. It is performed by ordering a creatinine test and calculating the eGFR. The creatinine test is ordered frequently as part of a routine Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) or Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP), or along with a Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) test whenever a doctor wants to evaluate the status of the kidneys. It is ordered to monitor those with known kidney disease and those with conditions such as diabetes and hypertension that may lead to kidney damage.

ETA-
What does the test result mean?


The eGFR test detects kidney disease in its early stages more reliably than the creatinine test alone. Because the calculation works best for estimating reduced renal function, the NKF suggests only reporting actual results once values are < 60 ml/min (normal values are 90-120 ml/min, according to the NKF). An eGFR below 60 ml/min suggests that some kidney damage has occurred. The NKF recommends that a person's eGFR result be interpreted in relation to his clinical history and presenting conditions.

The NKF has suggested that all persons "know their GFR number." They recommend interpreting eGFR results based on the following table:

Kidney damage stage description gfr other findings

1 Normal or minimal kidney damage with normal GFR 90+

2 Mild decrease in GFR 60-89

3 Moderate decrease in GFR 30-59

4 Severe decrease in GFR 15-29

5 Kidney failure <15

http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/gfr/tab/test

 

[ukjohn]

Well done Macabee, great results.


John.

 

[teapot8910]

Well done you! 🙂

 

[Medusa]

well done that is an excellent hba1c that i am highly jealous of