Table 4 Summary of the patients’ data
Madam A | Mr B | Madam C | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender | Female | Male | Female |
Ethnicity | Female | Malay | Malay |
Age | 45 | 41 | 33 |
Diabetes (Years) | 15 | < 1 year | 12 |
Hypertension (Year) | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Drop in GFR in mL/min/year | 46 | 46 | 60 mL |
Renal ultrasound | Normal | Increased parenchymal echogenicity | Normal |
Renal biopsy | Diabetic nephropathy, hypertensive changes with interstitial nephritis | Diabetic nephropathy, hypertensive changes with interstitial nephritis | Diabetic nephropathy, hypertensive changes and interstitial nephritis |
Hbaic (%) | 6.2 | 7.4 | 10.2 |
Albumin (g/L) | 24 | 12 | 29 |
Proteinuria g/day | 14.8 | 18.7 | 13.8 |
Tried supplements | Yes | Yes | Yes |