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33. Listener Q - What is Cystatin C and Should You Get it Tested?

33. Listener Q - What is Cystatin C and Should You Get it Tested?

Update: 2023-12-04

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Listener Q Episode! Tune in and find out:

How to look at your GFR

What Creatinine is, and what can affect lab results outside of your kidney function

What Cystatin C is, and who should talk to their MD about it getting it tested

The PKD Dietitians thoughts on which is better for PKD

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Content on The PKD Dietitian Podcast is for informational purposes, it isn't intended as medical advice. Please consult your Dietitian and/or healthcare provider for individual recommendations.

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33. Listener Q - What is Cystatin C and Should You Get it Tested?

33. Listener Q - What is Cystatin C and Should You Get it Tested?

Diana Bruen MS, RD