How much of a workup do you recommend before ordering diagnostics with contrast (assuming kidney function tests are normal)? Is a basic metabolic panel enough? — Sharon Owens, NP, Salisbury, Md.
Among the greatest risks to your kidneys are uncontrolled diseases and medical disorders, such as diabetes and hypertension (2). If you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, control your blood sugar levels.
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