The result may help your doctor identify whether you are at a higher or lower risk of developing diabetic kidney disease and support decisions about monitoring, lifestyle changes, and treatment. This test is intended to help identify future kidney disease risk earlier than traditional tests alone.
However, this test does not diagnose kidney disease, confirm that you will develop kidney disease, or replace regular diabetes and kidney health monitoring. Like all medical tests, the results should be considered alongside your medical history, symptoms, examination findings, and other laboratory tests. Your doctor is the best person to explain your result and what it may mean for you.