Protein in urine 1st time

[Sdtagoo]

I see an endocrinologist for Metabolic Syndrome & Insulin resistance. Along with my other labs, she did a urinalysis and for the first time, my u/a had 20ml protein in it. I've had CKD since 2012. What does this mean? I see my nephrologist in June with a full renal panel one week before.

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Are you achieving good control of your diabetes?

[Sdtagoo in reply to Hidden]

Although I have insulin resistance, I do not have diabetes.

[Hidden in reply to Sdtagoo]

You said that you had metabolic syndrome and high glucose in the blood stream goes along with that. That sits well with insulin resistance which causes Type 2 Diabetes. Have you had your fasting blood sugars or HbA1c tested?

[Sdtagoo in reply to Hidden]

25 years ago I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia. I have my A1C checked every 6 months by my endocrinologist and it is always normal, with the last reading 5.5.

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interesting. Usually insulin resistance would increase already increased blood glucose levels. Are you controlling your glucose levels with medication or a dietary option?

[Sdtagoo in reply to Hidden]

I am taking 2,000mg. Metformin since diagnosis

[Sdtagoo in reply to Sdtagoo]

I believe the hypoglycemia has evolved into normal glycemic values.

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Were your blood sugar levels low at diagnosis and has Metformin increased them?

[Sdtagoo in reply to Hidden]

No. My blood sugar was normal. The Metformin was to assist with weight loss to avoid hyperglycemia