Trace proteinuria by dipstick screening is associated with metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and diabetes

ConclusionSubjects with dipstick-determined trace proteinuria showed intermediate risk of having MetS, hypertension, and diabetes between negative and positive proteinuria in any eGFR category in a large general population. Thus, MetS components should be checked for subjects with trace proteinuria even in those with normal eGFR for the early prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Source: Clinical and Experimental Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research