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This calculator calculates the uacr (urine albumin to creatinine ratio) using urine albumin, urine creatinine values.

The two key markers for kidney disease are urine albumin and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).

For patients with type 1 diabetes for 5 years or more or with type 2 diabetes, the American Diabetes Association and the National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP) recommend that health care professionals:

• Assess urine albumin excretion yearly to diagnose and monitor kidney damage. More frequent monitoring may be indicated in patients with changing clinical status or after therapeutic interventions.
• Screen using a spot UACR. UACR estimates 24-hour urine albumin excretion. 24-hour collection and timed specimens are not necessary.

Reducing urine albumin to the normal or near-normal range may improve renal and cardiovascular prognoses.