Description
Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have significantly lower blood uromodulin concentrations than non-diabetics. Hence; below normal ranges of uromodulin can alert the clinician to possible emerging T2DM or other kidney diseases. Decreased uromodulin levels is possibly a sign of kidney function reduction.
Symptoms
- Increased thirst
- Frequent urination
- Increased hunger
- Unintended weight loss
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Slow-healing sores
- Frequent infections
- Areas of darkened skin, usually in the armpits and neck