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Diabetes, On Dialysis, Kidney Damage 80%
My Mother is undergoing Hemodialysis twice a week , according to doctor her kidney is 80% damaged. Her creatinine level has gone upto 8.4, Her diabetes level also remain as high as 350-390 during day, and fasting goes ranges from 150-300. I want to know if she should keep on having dialysis and for how long or should we go for kidney transplant.
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.
I can understand your concern. .you can go for kidney transplant but the chances of finding a donor for her are very low.
Till then, dialysis will be required and necessary for her.
You can talk about it to your nephrologist I'm sure he will help.
Best regards.
Dr. Anil Kumar Jain.
Bangalore.
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