Dr Rajiv Agarwal
Protecting Heart & Kidney Health in Diabetes
Speaker
Kidney disease poses a serious risk for individuals with type two diabetes, making early diagnosis vital. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is assessed through estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR) and urine tests. Prof. Dr. Rajiv Agarwal emphasizes on why UACR screening is important for a Type 2 Diabetes patients. He further explains what structural changes occur in the Kidney of Type 2 Diabetes patient. He also analyses the different drugs available for treating kidney diseases caused due to 2type 2 dibetes.