Is 1.7 Creatinine level dangerous for a diabetic patient?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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Creatinine level of 1.7 is significant of mild elevation from normal range, but it alone does not dictate severity of kidney disease in Diabetic patients.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Is lemon good to reduce creatinine?

Lemon should not increase Uric acid level and should not increase the serum creatinine level. It will increase citrate elimination in the urine which can decrease the rate of kidney stone formation.

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I'm really concerned because my loved one has been diagnosed with pyelonephritis along with bilateral pleural effusion at Wockhardt Hospital on Mira Road. I'm wondering if we should seek a second opinion before starting any treatment. Do you think it's necessary to confirm the diagnosis with another doctor, or should we trust the findings and proceed with the treatment plan they've suggested? Any advice on how to handle this situation would be appreciated.

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I'm a bit worried about my diabetes and recent test results. My urinary microalbumin creatinine ratio test shows a microalbumin concentration of 76.43, urinary creatinine concentration of 19.31, and a microalbumin creatinine ratio of 395.80. I've been taking mucinac 600 tablets, but I haven't seen any improvement. How can I lower these levels?

Your microalbumin-to-creatinine ratio (395.80) indicates early signs of diabetic nephropathy; to reduce microalbuminuria, focus on tight blood sugar control, aiming for an HbA1c < 7%; also, consider the following: maintain optimal blood pressure control (

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