Getting tested for chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Early detection matters. One in three American adults with diabetes has chronic kidney disease (CKD) and getting tested for CKD can help you stay healthy. Your kidney health is checked with two simple tests that you can get during your regular health care visits:

1. Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR). This urine test checks for albumin, a type of protein that can leak into your urine when kidneys are damaged. Even small amounts of albumin may be an early sign of kidney disease.
2. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). This blood test measures creatinine in your blood to see how well your kidneys filter waste. This helps you know how well your kidneys are working, and if you have CKD, the stage you have.

Learn more about how to get tested and CKD at diabetes.org/Kidney.