{"id":1954,"date":"2025-07-17T05:09:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T05:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drmohans.com\/lab\/?page_id=1954"},"modified":"2025-08-30T06:50:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T06:50:25","slug":"egfr-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drmohans.com\/lab\/egfr-test\/","title":{"rendered":"eGFR Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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A Vital Marker of Kidney Health in Diabetes<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The eGFR test (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) is a crucial kidney function test that estimates how efficiently your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood. For individuals living with diabetes, monitoring kidney function through the eGFR test is essential for the early detection and management of diabetic kidney disease.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What Is eGFR?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The eGFR test is calculated using your serum creatinine level, age and gender. It estimates how much blood your kidneys filter each minute. A normal eGFR reflects healthy kidney function, whereas a low eGFR may indicate chronic kidney disease (CKD) or kidney damage due to diabetes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why Is the eGFR Test Important for People with Diabetes?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Diabetes is the most common cause of chronic kidney disease. Over time, high blood sugar can damage the delicate blood vessels in the kidneys, reducing their filtering ability.<\/p>

The eGFR kidney test helps to:<\/p>

  • Detect the early stages of kidney damage<\/li>
  • Track the progression of diabetic kidney disease<\/li>
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    eGFR Ranges and Their Meaning<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    eGFR Value (mL\/min\/1.73m\u00b2)<\/th>\nInterpretation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    90 or above<\/td>\nNormal kidney function<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    60 \u2013 89<\/td>\nMild decrease (early kidney disease)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n
    30 \u2013 59<\/td>\nModerate decrease (Stage 3 CKD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n
    15 \u2013 29<\/td>\nSevere decrease (Stage 4 CKD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n
    Below 15<\/td>\nKidney failure (Stage 5 CKD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nNote: eGFR naturally declines with age, but a sustained decrease requires medical attention and may indicate progression of kidney disease in diabetes.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    When Should You Take the eGFR Test?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    • At least once a year for all individuals with diabetes<\/li>
    • Every 3 to 6 months if you have existing kidney disease or high blood pressure<\/li>
    • When experiencing symptoms like fatigue, swelling, or changes in urination<\/li><\/ul>

      Knowing how often to take the eGFR test in diabetes helps ensure early intervention and better outcomes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      How to Protect Kidney Function<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      • Maintain good blood sugar and blood pressure control<\/li>
      • Reduce salt and excess protein in your diet<\/li>
      • Stay well-hydrated and physically active<\/li>
      • Avoid self-medicating with over-the-counter painkillers<\/li><\/ul>

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        Book Your eGFR Test at Dr. Mohan\u2019s Today<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Early detection saves kidneys. The eGFR test offers valuable insights into kidney health for people with diabetes. At Dr. Mohan\u2019s Diabetes Specialities Centre, we provide trusted diagnostic services to help you take control of your health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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