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Association of uric acid-to-albumin ratio with diabetic kidney disease

Key takeaways

Researchers looked at 3,984 people to see if a blood marker called the uric acid-to-albumin ratio is linked to kidney damage. They found that higher levels of this marker were associated with worse kidney function and more protein in the urine. This study shows a link, not proof of cause. It helps doctors understand risk factors for kidney decline in people with diabetes.

Who did this work

Qiang Lin · Yu Wang · Ying Miao (Southwest Medical University)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-10-09
https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000051061