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Medicine Diabetes Mellitus 6322e298

The earliest finding in Diabetic nephropathy is?

A
Shrunken kidney is hallmark
B
Fibrin Caps
C
Elevated Creatinine Clearance
D
Urine albumin > 30 mg/dl
High-Yield Explanation
For early diagnosis of Diabetic Nephropathy, Quantification of 24-h urinary excretion of albumin is the best screening test. Initiation of ACE inhibitors will prevent progression to ove proteinuria and decline in GFR. Macroalbuminuria(Urinary protein > 550 mg/day) in 3 consecutive samples- A reliable indicator of Diabetic nephropathy. Earliest manifestation of diabetic nephropathy is increased GFR

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