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For People Living with Type 2 Diabetes Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (uACR) Test
Updated: 08/25/25
This handout is for patients living with type 2 diabetes and informs patients about the urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) test. The uACR test is a simple test that checks for a protein called albumin in your urine. This test is done by getting a urine sample in a cup and measuring the albumin and creatinine. Albumin can be an early sign of kidney damage.
This handout anwers questions like:
- What is the uACR test?
- Why is the uACR test important?
- How Often Should I Get the Test?
- and more...
Tags: Endocrinology, For Patients, Created By MCT2D, Handout
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