Glossary
ACE inhibitors: Drugs used to lower the blood pressure and reduce the strain on the heart.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.
Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation of the filtering structures in the kidneys, hindering removal of waste products from the blood
Glomerular filtration rate: Measure of the kidneys' ability to filter and remove waste products.
Nephrologist: A doctor who sees and treats people with kidney diseases.
