Glossary
Albuminuria: More than normal amounts of a protein called albumin in the urine. Albuminuria may be a sign of kidney disease, a problem that can occur in people who have had diabetes for a long time.Biopsy: It is a procedure by which sample of affected cells or a piece of tissue is removed from the body so that it can be examined closely under a microscope. The sample can be removed through a needle, by light scraping, or other methods.
Nephrotic syndrome: Symptoms that result from damage to the filtering units of the kidney.
Hyperlipidaemia: Excessive amount of fat in the blood.
