overt albuminuria
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Overt albuminuria is a stage of diabetic nephropathy, a complication of diabetes mellitus that leads to kidney deterioration. It is characterized by significantly elevated levels of albumin in the urine, more than ten times the normal amount. This stage also involves a decreased glomerular filtration rate, meaning the kidneys are less efficient at filtering waste from the blood. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often present in patients experiencing overt albuminuria. This condition is a progression from earlier stages, such as microalbuminuria, and indicates serious kidney damage.1
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