A 74-year-old man with chronic kidney disease and an increase in serum creatinine from baseline

Key Points

• Serum creatinine levels reached 180 μmol/L, significantly higher than the normal range.
• The urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio was recorded at 95 mg/mmol, indicating impaired kidney function.
• Assessment involved a nephrology clinic follow-up for diabetic kidney disease management.
• The case highlights the potential progression of kidney disease in older patients with diabetes.