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Permalink Reply by Zoe on December 16, 2012 at 10:14am

What is ACR?

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Permalink Reply by Brian (bsc) on December 16, 2012 at 12:29pm

ACR is the Albumin to Creatinine Ratio (ACR). It would be best to consult a kidney specialist (a nephrologist) about your test results. I think most people would tell you that the best way to avoid kidney complications is to maintain tight blood sugar control which seem to have done. If you do have kidney damage, restricting protein may be a good measure, but you really need to consult a doctor.

And I have to tell you, you seem awful young to have kidney damage, especially if you maintained good blood sugar control. Some people do have abnormal results and it is normal, but only a doctor can give you credible advice.

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Permalink Reply by MegaMinxX on December 16, 2012 at 1:14pm

Based on the following, 30-300 (men) 30-400 (women) seems to be the normal range, depending on the unit of measure used.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microalbuminuria

Mine has been high on occasion, but on re-test always back to normal. So it is usually advised for several tests to confirm. Also the article notes what can cause false results:

An early morning sample is preferred. The patient should refrain from heavy exercises 24 hours before the test. A repeat test should be done 3 to 6 months after the first positive test for microalbuminuria. Lastly, the test is inaccurate in a person with too much or too little muscle mass. This is due to the variation in creatinine level which is produced by the muscle.

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Permalink Reply by FHS on December 16, 2012 at 4:43pm

Those numbers denote Microalbuminuria, which basically means abnormally high levels of albumin are being spilled, but not levels high enough to be considered proteinuria.

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