← brief for 2026-09-20 · Slowing decline

Serum Cystatin C in comparison with microalbuminuria as reference standard in diabetic kidney disease

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study looked at 205 people with diabetes to see if a blood test called Cystatin C could spot early kidney damage. It found that about half of the group had high levels of this marker and reduced kidney filtering rates. This shows a link between the blood test and kidney health, but it is not proof that the test is better than urine tests.

Who did this work

Sulakshana Baliga (KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research) · Padmaja Walvekar (KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research) · M S Karishetti (KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research) · Rajeshwari Satish Handigund (KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research) · Devi Prashanthi Kandula (KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-09-19
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijfcm.16900.1782714827