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  • 24/03/2023

What is the difference between diabetes and kidney failure?

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Dr. Dr Vasanthasree Nair

Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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  • MBBS
  • 15+ Yrs
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The main difference is diabetes is characterised by high blood glucose levels and kidney failure means the kidneys are not working properly.

Dr. Vasanthasree Suggests...

Take a Creatinine Test Test or Take a Carbamazepine Levels - (CBZ) - Serum Test

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