- male
- 60 Years
- 10/05/2022
Is 1.7 Creatinine level dangerous for a diabetic patient?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
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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Consult a Nephrologist
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